(1) For nearly 50 years Australian babies have been routinely vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.(2) The vaccine is a combination of diphtheria, pertussis , and tetanus toxins, and 95% of children are covered.(3) Possible reactions to immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus and pertussis include fever, vomiting, and listlessness.(4) Many children succumb to diarrhea, diphtheria, pertussis , tetanus, measles and malnutrition.(5) It provides immunity to polio, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib.
