Boostrix
Boostrix Products are primarily used for
Tetanus, Pertussis, Diphtheria
About Boostrix Products
Uses of Boostrix Products
Boostrix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Boostrix are Fatigue, General discomfort, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever.
How Boostrix Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Boostrix Products
Frequently asked questions about Boostrix Products
Frequently asked questions about Boostrix Products
Q. What is Boostrix Vaccine?
Boostrix Vaccine 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.
Q. What is a booster dose, booster vaccine, or booster shot?
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.
Q. When should Boostrix Vaccine not be given?
Boostrix Vaccine 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.
Q. How is Boostrix Vaccine given?
Boostrix Vaccine 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.
Q. How many doses of Boostrix Vaccine are needed?
A single dose of Boostrix Vaccine 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.
Q. Can I faint because of Boostrix Vaccine?
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.
Q. Is Boostrix Vaccine safe to use in pregnancy and lactation?
Yes, Boostrix Vaccine 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 Boostrix Vaccine to receive more details on the appropriate time to receive Boostrix Vaccine.
Products for Boostrix
Boostrix Vaccine
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Injection
MRP
₹1538
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