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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine for 18 month old children
This translated information resource provides information on diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine, which is given for free to children at 18 months old through the National Immunisation Program schedule. It describes what diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) are, the vaccines, and their side effects. It also has a short pre-immunisation checklist.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Immunisation, Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- January 2016
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine for 18 month old children
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