Boostrix Injection

Boostrix Injections are the bacterial vaccine belonging to the class of combination vaccines containing the active ingredient Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus (DPT) Vaccine. It is a vaccine used for protecting children against respiratory, skin disease, whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, and influenza. Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system and results in complications, including heart and nervous system damage. Pertussis is characterized by severe coughing fits and a "whooping" sound during inhalation. It can be particularly dangerous for infants, causing serious complications such as pneumonia and seizures. Tetanus, also known as "lockjaw," is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium. It mainly affects the nervous system and leads to severe muscle stiffness and spasms.

Before vaccinating, inform your doctor if you or your child has any problems with the blood that causes easy bruising, prolonged bleeding after minor cuts (e.g., hemophilia or thrombocytopenia) or if you are on blood-thinning medications. They will evaluate and determine the appropriate course of action regarding vaccination. If your child has taken a booster dose of diphtheria and tetanus vaccine within the last four weeks, the administration of this vaccine should be deferred. Your doctor will refer to official recommendations to determine the appropriate timing for the next vaccination. Suppose you or your child has a weakened or compromised immune system due to conditions like HIV infection, cancer, or immunosuppressive medications. In that case, the immune response to the Boostrix injection may be reduced. In such cases, your doctor will assess the risks and benefits of vaccination and may recommend alternative strategies or timing.

Do not use this vaccine if your child has an acute severe febrile illness because the immune system may already be compromised due to the illness, and receiving a vaccine during this time may not provide an optimal immune response. So, the vaccination should be delayed until you or your child has recovered completely. Suppose you or your child has experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome(a neurological disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves) within six weeks of a previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine. In that case, your doctor will evaluate the situation and decide whether this vaccine should be given. This vaccine during pregnancy allows protection to be passed on to the child in the womb to protect from whooping cough during the first few months of life. Booster doses are recommended in later childhood and adulthood to maintain protection. The Boostrix injection is administered in a series of doses during infancy and childhood to provide long-lasting immunity against the disease.