Out of the eight manufactured DPT vaccines, only three ever contained thimerosal.

Injury awards for the DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) vaccine during the early 1980's averaged several times that amount.

The study looked at 17 adverse reactions associated with the DPT vaccine and three linked with the rubella preventive.

DPT vaccine (against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) is first used.

It is part of the so-called DPT vaccine, which also inoculates against diphtheria and tetanus.

It is a component of the DPT vaccine.

Three doses of the DPT vaccine are needed, at 6,10 and 14 weeks of age, to immunise children against whooping cough.

Children must be immunised with DPT vaccine in the first 6 months of life.

Lasting immunity can be provided by then vaccinating the infant at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age with DPT vaccine.

The price of the DPT vaccine skyrocketed, leading to shortages around the country.