tetanus toxoid reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine
- Tdap vaccine; a combination of tetanus toxoid, a reduced dose of diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine; adsorbed on an aluminum-adsorbing agent. It is administered intramuscularly to adolescents and adults, for simultaneous immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Cf. diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis v.
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