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Any child who had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of DTaP should not receive another dose.Any child who has had encephalitis (brain swelling) or a brain or nervous system disease within 7 days after a dose of DTaP should not receive another dose.

Before receiving DTaP vaccine, talk to your doctor if your child:

had a seizure or collapsed after a dose of DTaP;cried non-stop for 3 hours or more after a dose of DTaP;had a fever over 105 degrees after a dose of DTaP;developed Guillian-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks after a prior tetanus shot;has HIV or AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system;is taking a medication that affects the immune system (steroids, anti-rejection medications after a transplant);has a bleeding disorder or takes blood thinners (such as warfarin or Coumadin);has cancer; oris receiving cancer treatment with x-rays, radiation, or medication.

If the child has any of these conditions, he or she may not be able to receive DTaP.

Children with a cold or fever can still be vaccinated. Children who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting DTaP vaccine.

FDA pregnancy category C: This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby and should not be given to a woman who is pregnant.

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