Boostrix 0,5 ml Suspension for Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 28 March 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis for individuals from age four onwards.
Dosage (summary)
Single 0.5 ml dose; repeat every 10 years.
Special Populations
- Pregnant women
- Immunocompromised patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safe during second/third trimester; unknown safety during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Concomitant use with inactivated vaccines
- Immunoglobulin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to vaccine components
- Encephalopathy after previous pertussis vaccination
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Fever
- Irritability
- Somnolence
Counselling Points
- Inform about possible side effects
- Report any adverse reactions
- Avoid intravenous administration
Serious warnings
- Postpone in acute severe febrile illness
- Risk of anaphylaxis
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