Boostrix Polio
Boostrix Polio is a vaccine for children aged 3 and older, teenagers, and adults, providing a booster dose to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, and polio.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Active Ingredient
Corynebacterium diphtheriae toxoid, adsorbed
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
How to Use
Dosage
You or your child will receive one dose of Boostrix Polio vaccine.
Method
The vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle. It should never be injected into a blood vessel.
Important
Only one dose of the Boostrix Polio vaccine is administered per vaccination course.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- •Feeling tired or drowsy
- •Headache
- •Fever 37.5 °C or higher
- •Bleeding, itching, or hardening at the injection site
- •Extensive swelling of the vaccinated arm or leg
- •Loss of appetite
- •Irritability
- •Bruising or warmth at the injection site
- •Numbness at the injection site
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •Hard lump or boil at the injection site
RARE
- •Diarrhea
- •Swollen glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
- •Sleep problems or apathy (lack of interest)
- •Dry throat
- •Fever over 39.0 °C
- •Chills or general pain
- •Dizziness
- •Joint or muscle pain
- •Cold sores (herpes simplex)
- •Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
- •Asthma
- •Upper respiratory infection
- •Sore throat or trouble swallowing
- •Fainting
- •Cough
- •Heavy sweating
- •Rash or hives
- •Joint or muscle stiffness
- •Flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, chills)
- •Collapse or temporary loss of consciousness
- •Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat (angioedema), which can cause trouble swallowing or breathing
- •Convulsions or seizures (with or without fever)
- •Unusual weakness
- •Attention disorders
- •Watery eyes and itching, crusts on eyelids (conjunctivitis)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you or your child has had a severe allergic reaction to Boostrix Polio or any of its ingredients (like neomycin, polymyxin, or formaldehyde). Signs include itchy rash, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face or tongue.
- Do not take if you or your child had a brain problem (encephalopathy) within 7 days of a previous whooping cough vaccine.
- Do not take if you or your child had a temporary drop in blood platelets (which increases bleeding risk) or brain problems after a previous diphtheria or tetanus vaccine.
- Do not take if you or your child has a severe infection with a high fever (over 38°C). A mild cold is usually okay, but talk to your doctor first.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child had any of these reactions after a previous whooping cough vaccine: very high fever (over 40°C) within 48 hours, collapse or shock-like state within 48 hours, constant crying for more than 3 hours within 48 hours, or seizures with or without fever within 3 days.
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- Tell your doctor if your child has an undiagnosed or ongoing brain disease or epilepsy that is not controlled. The vaccine should be given only when the disease is stable.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child has bleeding problems or bruises easily.
- Tell your doctor if you, your child, or anyone in the family has a history of seizures with fever.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child has a long-term problem with their immune system (like HIV). The vaccine can still be given, but the protection might be weaker than for those with a healthy immune system.
- Fainting can happen during or after any injection, especially in teenagers. Tell your doctor or nurse if you or your child has fainted with a previous injection.