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DPT Booster

Also known as: DTwP Booster, DTaP Booster

Type: CombinationAge group: ChildrenDoses: 2Route: IntramuscularGovt. UIP: Yes

Booster doses that keep protection against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus.

Protects against

  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis
  • Tetanus

Schedule

16-24 months and 5-6 years (UIP).

Possible side effects

  • Fever
  • Swelling at site

Who should not get it

  • Severe reaction to a previous dose

Precautions

Acellular (DTaP) versions in private schedules cause less fever.

Frequently asked questions

What does the DPT Booster vaccine protect against?

Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus

What is the DPT Booster schedule?

16-24 months and 5-6 years (UIP).

What are the side effects of DPT Booster?

Fever, Swelling at site

Medically reviewed by

Medical review pending

Last updated

9 October 2026

Sources

  • Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
  • IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
  • WHO position papers

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.