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Tdap Vaccine

Also known as: Boostrix, Adacel

Type: Toxoid And AcellularAge group: Adolescents, Pregnant Women, AdultsDoses: 1 Per OccasionRoute: IntramuscularGovt. UIP: No

Adult and adolescent booster against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough; recommended in pregnancy to protect the newborn.

Protects against

  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis

Schedule

Once at 10-12 years (IAP); in each pregnancy at 27-36 weeks.

Possible side effects

  • Sore arm
  • Mild fever
  • Tiredness

Who should not get it

  • Severe reaction to a previous dose

Precautions

Protects newborns via maternal antibodies.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Tdap Vaccine vaccine protect against?

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis

What is the Tdap Vaccine schedule?

Once at 10-12 years (IAP); in each pregnancy at 27-36 weeks.

What are the side effects of Tdap Vaccine?

Sore arm, Mild fever, Tiredness

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.