Boostrix Vaccine

Boostrix Vaccine belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. Pertussis or whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis.

Boostrix Vaccine contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Boostrix Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Boostrix Vaccine include fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines. Let your doctor know if you have any immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Boostrix Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. This vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by a doctor. 

Boostrix Vaccine is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines (coma and decreased level of consciousness), immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Boostrix Vaccine . It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Boostrix Vaccine if you are a breastfeeding mother. Boostrix Vaccine may make you feel tired or weak, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Boostrix Vaccine is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Boostrix Vaccine should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. Store Boostrix Vaccine in cold places at 2°C to 8°C and do not freeze.

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Boostrix Vaccine if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• It is advised to keep a record of your booster doses schedule to know when you are due for the upcoming shot.