| Hexavalent vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine, hepatitis B virus vaccine, IPV, and Hib are being developed. |
| For nearly 50 years Australian babies have been routinely vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. |
| Use of the DTaP vaccine has virtually eliminated diphtheria and tetanus in childhood and has markedly reduced the number of pertussis cases. |
| Physicians who have been exposed to a person known to have pertussis need antibiotic prophylaxis. |
| It provides immunity to polio, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib. |
| Possible reactions to immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus and pertussis include fever, vomiting, and listlessness. |
