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Tetanus, reduced diptheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap)

Diptheria and pertussis are infectious diseases which spread through the air via droplets from coughing and sneezing, and can result in serious respiratory tract infections and breathing problems.

Tetanus is a bacteria that spreads through cuts and wounds, and produces a toxin that can cause painful muscle spasms that affect breathing and swallowing.

Who should get the Tdap Vaccine?

  • Adults who have never received the vaccination
  • Adults whose last vaccination was more than 10 years ago
  • Adults in close contact with an infant aged less than 12 months old
  • Pregnant women during 16 to 32 weeks of pregnancy (for protection of the newborn immediately after birth)

How is the vaccine given?

  • The Tdap vaccine is given as an injection into the arm
  • One dose is required, followed by a tetanus booster once every 10 years

What are the common side effects of the vaccine?

  • Pain or swelling over the injection site
  • Fever, headache, body aches, tiredness
  • Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea
  • Severe allergic reactions: rashes, eye swelling, lip swelling or difficulty breathing
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