- Protects against
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio
- How given
- Single injection in the upper arm.
- Doses
- A single booster at around 14 years.
- Reactions
- Usually mild
About this vaccine
Td/IPV is the teenage booster used in the UK, given at around 14 years alongside MenACWY. It combines reduced-strength tetanus and diphtheria with the inactivated polio vaccine, completing the course begun in infancy. It is often called the three in one booster.
What it protects against
When it's given
Ages follow the schedules listed above. Your pediatrician may adjust timing for your child.
How it's given
Single injection in the upper arm. This vaccine covers multiple infections in a single dose, reducing the number of separate injections needed at each visit.
Side effects & safety
Soreness and some swelling in the arm for a day or two. Feeling briefly faint after the injection is not unusual at this age and is not a reaction to the vaccine itself.
Most babies have little or no reaction. Any soreness or fever tends to be brief.
When to call your doctor: if fever exceeds 40°C, lasts more than 2 days, or your child seems unusually unwell.
Alternatives & related vaccines
Common questions
Sources
- The complete routine immunisation schedule · UK Health Security Agency, 2026.
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From the blog
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