Diphtheria Basics
There are several combination vaccines used to prevent diphtheria: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine and diphtheria-tetanus (DT) for children younger than seven years of age and tetanus-diphtheria (Td) and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) for older children and adults.
- Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunization: Diphtheria (PDF: 92KB/3 pages)
CDC information for parents on diphtheria and diphtheria vaccination. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Diphtheria Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
CDC Vaccine Information Statement; includes a description of the disease, who should get the vaccine and when, who should not be vaccinated, and potential side effects. Attention: Non-MDH links
DTaP Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccines: What You Need to Know Td/Tdap Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Spotlight
ECHO: Protect Your Family From Measles
PSA, short video, and posters about getting vaccinated before international travel.
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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Additional Resources
CDC Vaccines and Preventable Diseases Home
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CDC Travelers' Health Home
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