Tdap Booster Vaccine in Delhi
Compare hospitals and doctors administering the Tdap Booster vaccine in Delhi. Estimated cost: ₹800 – ₹2,000.
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What is the Tdap Booster Vaccine?
A booster dose combining tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis antigens. Given in adolescence to maintain immunity waning from childhood DPT and protect against whooping cough.
10–12 years (booster)
80–90%
₹800 – ₹2,000
Diseases the Tdap Booster Vaccine Prevents
Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Tetanus
Contraindications
Severe allergy to a previous tetanus or diphtheria-containing vaccine; encephalopathy within 7 days of prior pertussis vaccine
Possible Side Effects
Pain, redness, swelling at injection site; mild fever; fatigue; headache
Dosage Schedule & Types
Single booster dose; intramuscular injection
Hospitals offering the Tdap Booster Vaccine (0)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my child need a Tdap booster at 10-12 years if they already had DPT as a baby?
Immunity from childhood DPT/pentavalent doses wanes over time, so the Tdap booster restores protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and especially pertussis, which spreads easily among adolescents.
How many doses of Tdap booster does my child need?
Just a single booster dose at 10-12 years is needed at this stage.
What side effects might my child have after the Tdap booster?
Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, along with mild fever, fatigue, and headache, are the most commonly reported reactions.
My child had a severe reaction to a tetanus or diphtheria vaccine before — should they still get this booster?
No, a severe allergic reaction to a previous tetanus- or diphtheria-containing vaccine is a contraindication — speak with your pediatrician about how to proceed safely.
Does the Tdap booster protect against whooping cough too?
Yes, unlike a plain Td booster, Tdap includes protection against pertussis as well as tetanus and diphtheria.