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Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid
INFORMATION ABOUT DIPHTHERIA TOXOID + TETANUS TOXOID + PERTUSSIS TOXOID
Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid Uses
Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is used for tetanus, pertussis and diphtheria.
How Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid works
Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid is a combination of three vaccines: diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and pertussis toxoid. The vaccine helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Fatigue, General discomfort, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Nitika Makhija
MDS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
21 Jul 2025 | 12:30 PM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid
Boostrix
₹1538 to ₹1538
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
₹910 to ₹910
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid
  • Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid is recommended as a booster for individuals 4 years and older who have completed their primary DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccination.
  • Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid is to be administered by a doctor or a nurse as a deep intramuscular injection, usually in the upper arm. Never self-administer the vaccine.
  • Adults with incomplete or unknown vaccination history may need 2 additional doses (at 1 and 6 months) of a diphtheria-tetanus-containing vaccine.
  • You can receive the vaccine with a mild cold or low-grade fever. However, postpone the vaccination if you have a severe fever or acute infection.
  • Before receiving the vaccine, inform your doctor about past allergic reactions to vaccines, neurological issues (e.g., seizures, encephalopathy), or bleeding disorders.
  • Stay back for 15–30 minutes after receiving the vaccination to monitor for rare allergic reactions.
Frequently asked questions for Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Pertussis Toxoid
Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is a single-dose booster vaccine used to help protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) in individuals aged 4 years and above who have previously completed a primary series of DPT vaccination. It is also given during pregnancy to help protect newborns from whooping cough (pertussis) through passive immunity.
A booster dose, booster vaccine, or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.
Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid should not be given to individuals who have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or any of its components. It is also contraindicated in those who had encephalopathy (e.g., coma or seizures) within 7 days of a pertussis vaccine without another identifiable cause.
Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is administered by a doctor or a nurse as a single dose intramuscular injection, usually in the upper arm. In individuals with bleeding disorders, the injection may be given subcutaneously.
A single dose of Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is recommended and helps keep you protected from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Repeat vaccination against these diseases should be performed at intervals as per official recommendations.
Yes, fainting (syncope) can occur, particularly in adolescents, often as a response to the injection. It may be accompanied by temporary symptoms such as dizziness or tingling.
Yes, Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid is generally safe to be used in pregnancy and lactation. However, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive, pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid to receive more details on the appropriate time to receive Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid+Pertussis Toxoid.