Combined vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis ( DTP or triple antigen ) are established as part of routine paediatric vaccination practice.
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Looking into the future, DTP ( triple antigen ) vaccines are receiving attention as the ideal building block for new combined vaccines to meet new needs.
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Apart from DTP ( triple antigen ), children should have BCG, polio, Hib ( haemophilus influenzae type b ), measles, hepatitis B, hepatitis A and chicken pox vaccinations.