Key points:
- Ukraine has received 100,000 doses of vaccine against whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus.
- They are intended for vaccinating children according to the National Immunization Schedule.
- The delivery was made in cooperation with Gavi and UNICEF.
- The distribution of the drugs to the regions is coordinated by the Public Health Center.
- After 16 years, revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus is carried out every ten years.
Ukraine has received 100,000 doses of DPT vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus for the vaccination of children. This was reported by the Ministry of Health.
The vaccines are intended for the vaccination of children in accordance with the National Immunization Schedule and will soon be distributed to medical facilities in the regions.
This batch of vaccines is primarily intended for children who need to be vaccinated against pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus separately from vaccination against viral hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b. In particular, for those who are continuing the vaccination course started last year, until the amendments to the National Preventive Vaccination Calendar come into force in 2026.
The DTaP vaccine is part of the vaccine supply that Ukraine receives as part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
The purchase and delivery of the vaccines is provided by UNICEF Ukraine, and their distribution to the regions is coordinated by the Public Health Center of Ukraine.
Vaccinations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are given to children at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months of age. At 6 years of age, revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus without the pertussis component is provided with the DTaP vaccine, and at 16 years of age, revaccination is provided with the DTaP-m vaccine with a reduced antigen content.
Subsequently, vaccinations against diphtheria and tetanus must be repeated every 10 years throughout life.
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