Boostrix
Boostrix Boostrix is a reduced-antigen combination vaccine formulated to provide booster protection against three serious bacterial infections: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). It works by stimulating the body's immune system to generate specific protective antibodies without causing actual disease. Designed primarily as a booster shot for adolescents, adults, and pregnant women, it helps maintain long-term immunity against these conditions and reduces the risk of transmitting whooping cough to vulnerable newborns.
| Brand | Boostrix |
| Storage Temperature | 2°C to 8°C (Refrigerate, Do not freeze) |
| Prescription Needed | Yes |
| Composition | Diphtheria Toxoid (not less than 2.5 IU), Tetanus Toxoid (not less than 20 IU), Pertussis Toxoid (8 mcg), Filamentous Haemagglutinin (8 mcg), and Pertactin (2.5 mcg) adsorbed on Aluminium Hydroxide and Aluminium Phosphate. |
| Strength | Diphtheria Toxoid (not less than 2.5 IU), Tetanus Toxoid (not less than 20 IU), Pertussis Toxoid (8 mcg), Filamentous Haemagglutinin (8 mcg), and Pertactin (2.5 mcg) adsorbed on Aluminium Hydroxide and Aluminium Phosphate. |
| Form | Suspension for Injection |
| Pack Size | 1 Pre-filled Syringe |
| Packaging | Pre-filled syringe |
| Manufacturer | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
Boostrix
Boostrix Boostrix is a reduced-antigen combination vaccine formulated to provide booster protection against three serious bacterial infections: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). It works by stimulating the body's immune system to generate specific protective antibodies without causing actual disease. Designed primarily as a booster shot for adolescents, adults, and pregnant women, it helps maintain long-term immunity against these conditions and reduces the risk of transmitting whooping cough to vulnerable newborns.
