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.