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Leaflet BOOSTRIX suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe
- Product code:
- W67291001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- prevention of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine (vaccine)
- ATC
- J07AJ52 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Bacterial vaccines | Pertussis vaccines
Precautions:
Additional monitoring
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Refrigerated storage
Store in the refrigerator as instructed in the leaflet.
Protect from light
Store protected from light.
The diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) vaccine is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough, three serious infectious diseases caused by bacteria. The vaccine contains diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, as well as inactivated or purified components of Bordetella pertussis, which stimulate the immune system to produce specific antibodies against these pathogens.
The vaccine is administered intramuscularly, usually in multiple doses, according to recommended vaccination schedules for infants, children, and adolescents. Booster doses are required at regular intervals to maintain immunity.
Common side effects include pain at the injection site, mild fever, fatigue, and irritability. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions may occur.
The DTP vaccine is an essential measure for protecting public health, helping to reduce the incidence and severity of these infectious diseases and prevent the severe complications associated with them.
The vaccine is administered intramuscularly, usually in multiple doses, according to recommended vaccination schedules for infants, children, and adolescents. Booster doses are required at regular intervals to maintain immunity.
Common side effects include pain at the injection site, mild fever, fatigue, and irritability. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions may occur.
The DTP vaccine is an essential measure for protecting public health, helping to reduce the incidence and severity of these infectious diseases and prevent the severe complications associated with them.
General data about BOOSTRIX
- Substance:
- diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-02-2021
- Product code:
- W67291001
- Pharmaceutical form:
- suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.