Diptheria - The Vaccine
For parents who have not immunised with the five-in-one, or simply wish to space the vaccinations out as much as possible, we offer the following to given from 2 months old.
Td-rix Booster Vaccine is a combination vaccine which helps to prevent two diseases, each caused by a different infection. The diseases are Diphtheria and Tetanus
Td-rix Booster Vaccine is given to: Children 6 years of age and over and Adults
Td-rix Booster Vaccine is also given as an additional dose (booster dose) about every 10 years for people who have already had the full primary course of Td-rix Booster Vaccine. One (1) dose is needed for the booster dose.
This vaccine is Mercury/Thiomersal free. Manufacturer GSK Pharmaceuticals
Diphtheria/Tetanus Paed is a combination vaccine which helps to prevent two diseases, each caused by a different infection. The diseases are Diphtheria and Tetanus
Diphtheria/Tetanus Paed Vaccine is given to children under 8 years of age (from 2 months upwards)
This vaccine is Mercury/Thiomersal free. Manufacturer Sii
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis, Infanrix (DTPa) is a combination vaccine which helps to prevent three diseases, each caused by a different infection. The diseases are Tetanus,Pertussis and Diphtheria
Dip/Tetanus/Pertussis Infanrix (DTPa) is given to children 2 months upwards
This vaccine is Mercury/Thiomersal free. Manuafacturer GlaxoSmithKline
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Polio, Diphtheria and Tetanus, Revaxis is for children from six years of age, teenagers and adults.
This vaccine is Mercury/Thiomersal free. Manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur
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Single Diphtheria, Diphtherie Ads (Impfstoff) is for children from six years of age
This vaccine is Mercury/Thiomersal free. Manufacturer Novartis
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There is currently no Single Diphtheria vaccine available for under 6 years old.
