Childhood Vaccinations: Side Effects, Risks, and Benefits

Evaluating the safety and side effects of common childhood vaccines. Information on identifying site infections and managing post-immunization reactions.

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DPT Vaccination Side Effects

The DPT vaccine, now commonly called the DTaP vaccine, is given to American children five times during their early lives, according to the National Institutes of Health website, MedlinePlus. The normal vaccination schedule is at the ages of 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years.

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