Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Immunization by Intradermal Jet Injection
- 22 April 1972
- Vol. 2 (5807) , 197-199
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5807.197
Abstract
An intradermal jet injector was used to administer combined diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (D.T.P.) vaccines to infants aged 2 to 12 months. A second dose was given one month after the first and a third six months after the second. Each dose was considerably smaller than the standard intramuscular dose. Blood samples taken one month after the third dose showed a satisfactory diphtheria and tetanus antitoxin response in all but a few cases. The antibody response to the pertussis component was not examined. Reactions were insignificant. Intradermal jet injection is proposed as a cheap, extremely rapid, and effective technique for D.T.P. immunization, especially suitable for use in remote areas where trained staff and facilities are few and many children require immunization.Keywords
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