7 Things to Know About the DTaP Vaccine for Whooping Cough
7 Things to Know About the DTaP Vaccine for Whooping Cough Matt McMillen Replay Video What is the DTaP vaccine? Considering the age you probably got the whooping cough, or pertussis, vaccine, it's no surprise you don't remember those shots. But if you're a parent, chances are, you remember taking your baby to get the first in a series of DTaP vaccines before they started sleeping through the night. The DTaP vaccine protects your child from three dangerous diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, the latter of which is also known as whooping cough. Your child will get it i...