DPT Vaccine: Painful vs Painless — Which One Is Better for Your Baby? �� Confused between the whole-cell (DTwP) and acellular (DTaP) vaccine for your baby’s 6, 10, 14-week schedule? Here’s what every parent should know � � Both protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis � Whole-cell DPT may offer longer-lasting immunity � Painless DPT (acellular) causes fewer side effects like fever and crying � Government hospitals usually offer painful (whole-cell) vaccine � Private setups offer painle