Boostrix Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Boostrix Injection
| Generic name | Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Vaccine combinations |
| Forms | Injection (suspension for injection), Prefilled syringe |
Boostrix is a vaccine that contains non-infectious parts of the bacteria that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is used as a booster shot to help the body build protection against these three serious diseases.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.