Combined immunization against diptheria, pertussis and tetanus using the triple toxoid - a follow-up of 1,286 cases

ABSTRACT

A total of 1,286 children, whose ages ranged from three months to 13 years were immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, using the combined alum-precipitated toxoid. The local and systemic reactons are described. Fever was the most frequently encountered reaction. No neurologic complications occurred. The incidence of reactions was less in the older age group, contrary to what has been reported in the literature. Among the immunized children, not one case of diphtheria, pertussis, or tetanus has developed to date. There was one diptheria suspect, but this proved to be negative bacteriologically. (Summary)