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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.