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Old 08-03-2012, 11:28 AM
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This from the CDC explains the booster:

"The childhood vaccine is called DTaP. The whooping cough booster vaccine for adolescents and adults is called Tdap. Both protect against whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria."

More info on this:

Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Pertussis/main page