DTaP Vaccine: Protecting Babies Against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and PertussisThe DTaP vaccine provides protection to your baby against three serious bacterial infections. These are diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). It contains purified inactivated components of these bacteria. It is given intramuscularly. These infections may cause serious complications in your baby during early childhood. This vaccination helps prevent them.
