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Does the full series of DTaP shots protect my child for the rest of his or her life?

April 26, 2017child dtap life protect rest SERIES shots

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Does the full series of DTaP shots protect my child for the rest of his or her life?

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No, protection declines over time. After a child receives the full series of DTP or DTaP vaccines (at 2, 4, 6, 12-18 months of age, and at 4-6 years of age), a booster vaccine (known as Tdap) should be given at 11-12 years of age and is recommended every 10 years throughout adulthood.