There are 4 vaccines that include protection against diphtheria:
Infants and children birth through age 6. Young children need the DTaP vaccine as part of their routine vaccine schedule.
Young children need a dose of the vaccine at:
If your child has had a serious reaction to the whooping cough part of the DTaP vaccine, they may be able to get the DT vaccine instead. Your child’s doctor can recommend the vaccine that’s right for your child.
See the routine vaccination schedule for: