A total of 5 doses of the DPT vaccine are typically required for children. This includes the primary series and booster doses.
According to the provided reference, the DPT vaccine schedule is as follows:
- Primary Doses: 3 doses are given at 4-week intervals, starting at 6 weeks of age, and then at 10 and 14 weeks.
- Booster Doses: 2 booster doses are administered at 15-18 months and 5 years.
After the DPT vaccine series, Tdap is given at 10 years and subsequently every 10 years thereafter.
| Vaccine | Schedule |
|---|---|
| DPT Primary | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks (3 doses, 4 weeks interval) |
| DPT Booster | 15-18 months, 5 years (2 doses) |
| Tdap Booster | 10 years, and then every 10 years thereafter (This is not DPT, but a booster against tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) |
