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Boostrix-IPV TM
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Active ingredients: diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis 3 component + polio trivalent vaccine
Brand name
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: BOOSTRIX-IPV 0.5 mL injection syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
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BOOSTRIX-IPV is indicated for booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio of individuals from the age of four years onwards.,BOOSTRIX-IPV is also indicated for passive protection against pertussis in early infancy following maternal immunisation during pregnancy (see Section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION, Section 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION and 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).,The NHMRC currently recommends only 4 doses of polio vaccines in childhood, and that polio boosters for adults are not necessary unless they are at special risk, such as:, travellers to areas or countries where poliomyelitis is epidemic or endemic;, health care workers in possible contact with poliomyelitis cases.,For those exposed to continuing risk of infection a single booster dose is desirable every 10 years.,The NHMRC currently recommends boosting against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis using an adolescent/adult formulation dTpa at 15 to 17 years of age. Before the eighth birthday, DTP-containing vaccines should be given, as they contain a larger dose of diphtheria toxoid. After the eighth birthday, smaller doses of toxoid (adult/adolescent formulation dTpa or dT-containing vaccines) should be given.,A booster dose of dTpa is also recommended:, Before planning pregnancy, or for both parents as soon as possible after delivery of an infant, For adults working with young children, For any adult expressing an interest in receiving a booster dose of dTpa, provided that a primary course of DTP vaccine has been given in the past.,Clinical data has demonstrated that in adults with an unknown history of pertussis vaccination, the majority had an immunogenic response to pertussis when given BOOSTRIX-IPV (see Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).,Finally, all adults who reach the age of 50 years without having received a boosting dose of dT in the previous 5 years should receive a further boosting dose of dT, where the adult/adolescent formulation dTpa can be used instead.,BOOSTRIX-IPV is not intended for primary immunisation.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Turbid liquid, white deposit, colourless supernatant
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Pack of 1 pre-filled syringe pack
- Pack of 10 pre-filled syringe pack
Reporting side effects
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