A nurse has administered a DTaP immunization to a 7-month-old infant. The nurse educates the parent that this is the first of a series of immunizations against which diseases?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Diptheria
2. Tetanus
3. Varicella
4. Pertussis
5. Hepatitis A

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: The TDaP includes a vaccine against diphtheria.
Rationale 2: The TDaP includes a vaccine against tetanus.
Rationale 3: There is not a vaccine for varicella in the TDaP vaccine.
Rationale 4: There is a vaccine for pertussis in the TDaP vaccine.
Rationale 5: There is not a vaccine for hepatitis A in the TDaP vaccine.
Global Rationale: Tetanus toxoid (TT) is available alone, combined with diphtheria (DT) or combined with both diphtheria and pertussis (DTaP). The initial series of recommended immunizations uses the DTaP and is given in five doses during the first 6 years of the child's life. The vaccine does not include varicella or hepatitis A.