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As part of the routine immunization schedule, children get this vaccine as an extra (booster) dose if they are age 4 years and have already had their first 4 doses of a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio vaccine. Those first 4 doses are called a primary series. Babies get these doses using a vaccine that also protects against other diseases.
You may also get the Tdap-IPV vaccine if you are age 7 years or older and did not complete your primary series.
The Tdap-IPV vaccine was previously called the dTap-IPV vaccine.
You may not be able to get this vaccine if:
If you have allergies or have had a side effect from this vaccine, check with your doctor or a public health nurse before you get the vaccine.
Although you can get the vaccine if you have a mild illness such as a cold or fever, you should stay home until you are feeling better to prevent spreading your illness to others.
Most children need 1 booster dose of the Tdap-IPV vaccine at age 4 years.
Anyone age 7 years and older who has not had all the doses in the primary series will need extra doses of the Tdap-IPV vaccine. The number of doses you need depends on your age. Ask your healthcare provider how many doses you need.
You can get the vaccine at your local public health or community health centre.
After the primary series of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio vaccine and a booster dose of the Tdap-IPV vaccine, protection is:
It is important to get booster doses because protection may weaken over time.
Vaccine safety is a top priority. Canada uses extremely safe vaccines. Learn more about vaccine safety in Canada, including how vaccines are monitored for continued safety, and ingredients in vaccines.
There can be side effects from the Tdap-IPV vaccine, but they tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Side effects may include:
At least 1 out of 100 people who got this vaccine reported 1 or more of these side effects. In some cases, it is unknown if the vaccine caused these side effects.
It is important to stay at the clinic for 15 minutes after your vaccine. Some people may have a rare but serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. If anaphylaxis happens, you will get medicine to treat the symptoms.
It is rare to have a serious side effect after a vaccine. Call Health Link at 811 to report any serious or unusual side effects.
There can be mild, short-term side effects after getting a vaccine. Find tips to manage these side effects at home.