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What are the possible side effects of diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine?

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What are the possible side effects of diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine?

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Your child should not receive a booster vaccine if he or she had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives another diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the child’s doctor if the first shot caused any side effects. Becoming infected with diphtheria, pertussis, or tetanus is much more dangerous to your child’s health than receiving the vaccine to protect against these diseases. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low. Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if the child has any of these serious side effects: • extreme drowsiness, fainting; • fussiness, irritability, crying for an hour or longer; • se

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