Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Vaccine
Get combined protection against diphtheria, tetanus and polio with clear advice, quick appointments and local care for families and travellers.
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What the vaccine protects against
The combined vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. It boosts earlier doses from childhood and helps keep your protection up to date. It is often called the 3 in 1 booster.
Young people usually receive a booster at around 13 to 14 years. Adults may need a dose for travel, certain jobs, or after a high risk wound. Missed doses can be caught up.
For travel, a booster may be advised if your last dose was more than 10 years ago and you are visiting higher risk regions. Keeping routine vaccines up to date before travel is important.
Most side effects are mild and short lived, such as a sore arm or headache. Serious reactions are rare, and the vaccine cannot give you the diseases.
When a booster is advised
You may be offered a booster if you are travelling to areas with limited medical care and your last vaccine was over 10 years ago. It can also be given after certain deep or dirty wounds, or for specific work risks.
- Travel to regions where diphtheria is more common
- Last relevant dose over 10 years ago
- Large, dirty or deep wounds
- Laboratory and similar work risks
- Missed doses in the past and need to catch up
How to prepare for your visit
Wear a short sleeved top and arrive a few minutes early. Eat and drink as normal, and bring any previous vaccine records if you have them.
- Tell us about allergies and medicines
- Share travel plans and dates
- Plan easy arm movement after the jab
- Use simple pain relief later if needed
What our patients say
The team checked my history and advised a booster. Friendly throughout and very organised.
I appreciated the straightforward answers about side effects. Arm was a bit sore and then fine.
Professional, reassuring and convenient. I would use South Ealing Pharmacy again for travel vaccines.
It protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio, three serious infections. It boosts protection you received earlier in life.
A booster may be recommended if you are visiting higher risk areas and your last dose was more than 10 years ago. Check your records before you book.
Protection from childhood is long lasting, but a booster helps top it up when risk increases. Travellers are often assessed against the 10 year interval.
Most people who need it can have it, including during pregnancy. Talk to the vaccinator about your circumstances.
A sore arm, mild fever or headache can occur and settle quickly. Serious reactions are very rare.
You may be offered a dose if your tetanus protection is uncertain or out of date. Seek advice promptly.
Yes, you can catch up at any time. Speak to us for a plan that follows the UK schedule.
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