Polio, diphtheria & tetanus vaccination

If you are travelling to a risk area for polio or diphtheria, you may need the polio, diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. Whether you require this booster depends on the date of your last vaccination.

Our Clinics cannot administer post-exposure does of tetanus vaccine, if you are concerned that your may have a contaminated wound please clean the wound with soap and warm water and contact NHS 111 for advice, or go to A&E if the wound is more serious or the bleeding cannot be stopped

Price

Per Dose	£37
Doses per course	1
Price per course	£37

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About the vaccine

When to get vaccinated: You should get your polio, diphtheria and tetanus booster two weeks before travel.

Course: If you have had the vaccine before, you will need one dose as a booster. If it’s your first jab, you may need several doses.

Boosters: How long does the Polio, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccine last? The vaccine protects you for 10 years. You will need a booster to remain protected after 10 years.

How it is given: The vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm.

Side effects: You may experience mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site or feeling unwell.

Children: We offer the vaccine for children from the age of 10.

Additional precautions: Polio, tetanus and diphtheria are serious illnesses which can cause a range of complications. They can be fatal.