Question

Is it permissible to administer the second dose of the triple vaccine in October according to rural area regulations? Would delaying the vaccination still be effective? What does the term “triple vaccine” refer to?

Answer

The principle of vaccination is to reduce the toxicity of pathogenic microorganisms through artificial means, creating vaccines that have a milder impact on the body during the first dose, thereby triggering the body to produce antibodies. However, the antibodies produced through vaccination are usually in smaller quantities and have a shorter duration, so it is necessary to receive a booster shot at specific intervals to maintain the effectiveness of the antibody level.

  1. Is it too late to administer the second dose of the triple vaccine in October according to rural area regulations, and would it still be effective?
  2. Does the term “triple vaccine” refer to the DTP (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) vaccine?