Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine Resources

Constrained U.S. Td supply, 2024

Production of one tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine, TdVax^TM, has been discontinued. As a result, CDC anticipates that the supply of Td vaccine in the U.S. market will be constrained during 2024. CDC has developed guidance to help vaccination providers.

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Vaccine Safety
Provider Education
Materials for Patients
Clinical Information
References and Resources

Below are a number of resources designed to help healthcare personnel recommend and administer diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines, as well as answer patient questions.

Vaccine Safety

Provider Education

Immunization: You Call the Shots — Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) module
This training provides practice-oriented immunization content in a very basic step-by-step manner
Immunization: You Call the Shots — Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) module
This training provides practice-oriented immunization content in a very basic step-by-step manner
Pertussis Fact Sheets
- Provide the Best Prenatal Care to Prevent Pertussis [2 pages]
- Making a Strong Vaccine Referral to Pregnant Women [2 pages]

Materials for Patients

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine Information Statements
- DTaP (English / Other Languages)
- Td (English / Other Languages)
- Tdap (English / Other Languages)
Immunization Schedules
- For Children (Birth through 6 Years)—Parent-Friendly Version
- For Preteens and Teens (7 through 18 Years)—Parent-Friendly Version
Disease Specific Materials
Web features, fact sheets, and information for everyone…

Clinical Information

About Young Children with a Contraindication to Pertussis-Containing Vaccines
Ask the Experts about Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
CDC experts answer your clinical questions (Immunization Action Coalition)
Ask the Experts about Combination Vaccines
CDC experts answer your questions about Pediarix®, Pentacel®, Kinrix®, and other combination vaccines (Immunization Action Coalition)
Diphtheria
Diphtheria: Signs and Symptoms Checklist [1 page]
Diphtheria Treatment: Diphtheria Antitoxin (DAT)
Pertussis
Tetanus

References and Resources

Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Outbreaks of Pertussis
Pink Book: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Travelers’ Health (Yellow Book): CDC Health Information for International Travel

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