Dpt Vaccine (Noun)
Meaning
Abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pediatrician recommended the DPT vaccine to protect the child from serious diseases.
- She took her child to the clinic for the scheduled DPT vaccine shot.
- DPT vaccine is typically administered to infants and young children in a series of doses.
- According to the immunization schedule, the DPT vaccine is usually given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
- The DPT vaccine is crucial in preventing the spread of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus in the community.