What is Daptacel: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Daptacel

• Missed dose: If this vaccine is part of a series of vaccines, it is important that your child receive all of the shots. Try to keep all scheduled appointments. If your child must miss a shot, make another appointment as soon as possible.

• Your child may also receive medicines to help prevent or treat some minor side effects of the vaccine.

• Other vaccines may be given at the same time as this one. You should receive other information sheets on those vaccines. Make sure you understand all the information given to you.

• A nurse or other health professional will give this vaccine. The vaccine is given as a shot into a muscle. Most children will receive a series of 5 shots.

• Your child may also receive medicines to help prevent or treat some minor side effects of the vaccine.

• Other vaccines may be given at the same time as this one. You should receive other information sheets on those vaccines. Make sure you understand all the information given to you.

• A nurse or other health professional will give this vaccine. The vaccine is given as a shot into a muscle. Most children will receive a series of 5 shots.

• Missed dose: If this vaccine is part of a series of vaccines, it is important that your child receive all of the shots. Try to keep all scheduled appointments. If your child must miss a shot, make another appointment as soon as possible.

What to do if you miss a dose of Daptacel

Daptacel contraindications

• This vaccine may not be right for everyone. Your child should not receive this vaccine if he or she had an allergic or other serious reaction to tetanus, diphtheria, or pertussis vaccine. Tell the doctor if you child has seizures or other nervous system problems.

Daptacel warnings

• Severe muscle weakness, sleepiness, or drowsiness

• Seizures

• Lightheadedness or fainting

• Tell the doctor if your child is allergic to latex rubber or if your child has been sick or had a fever recently.

• This vaccine may cause the following problems:Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Tell the doctor if your child has a bleeding disorder or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Also tell the doctor if your child has had a severe reaction to a vaccine, including fever or prolonged crying. Make sure the doctor knows if your child was premature.

Daptacel interactions

• Tell the doctor if your child is allergic to latex rubber or if your child has been sick or had a fever recently.

• This vaccine may cause the following problems:Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Some foods and medicines can affect how DTaP vaccine works. Tell the doctor if your child has recently received any of the following:Immune globulin Blood thinner (such as warfarin)Any treatment that weakens the immune system, such as cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or a steroid