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If a child didn’t have the recommended 6-month interval between DTaP doses #3 and #4, should it be repeated?

If DTaP #4 is given with at least a 4-month interval after DTaP #3, it does not need to be repeated. The minimum age of 12 months for the fourth dose must be met. Decreasing the interval to less than 6 months, however, is not recommended.

Last reviewed: March 31, 2022

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