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DTP: 3-in-1 Combined Vaccination in Streatham
The combined Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio vaccine is available at Westbury Chemist. The 3-in-1 DTP vaccination protects you and your child from becoming contagious or worse, fatalities. The vaccine protects you from three different kinds of viruses all of which could lead to illnesses, disabilities or death.
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The three in one vaccination consists of preventing you from being infected by the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio viruses.
What is Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio?
Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio are three types of viruses that can be found when travelling abroad. The viruses enter the body and can affect your breathing, movement, coordination and more.
Diphtheria: A diagnosis of diphtheria is accompanied by symptoms such as breathing difficulties, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and possibly death. People who are very young and elderly are at greater risk for serious complications.
Tetanus: Lockjaw or Tetanus are caused by bacteria that enter the body and produce poison. When someone suffers from Lockjaw, opening the mouth or swallowing becomes difficult. It can cause seizures and severe muscle spasms, which can result in a fractured spine if it is severe enough.
Polio: There’s a virus called the Poliovirus that causes Polio, which is contagious, severe, and easily transmissible. Infection with the virus leads to paralysis and damage to the spinal cord.
Since the introduction of vaccines, the threat of Polio in the UK has diminished considerably. The first vaccination given to children is a booster shot. Polio could return to the UK despite efforts to eradicate it, and, there is no cure for the virus.
Combined Vaccination
The vaccination is available for young people, older children, adolescents and adults. DTP vaccine is a single-shot vaccine to immunise you from all three viruses. For children, the vaccination is given at schools at the same time they receive their Meningitis ACWY vaccine.
The vaccination is administered as a single injection in the upper arm, regardless of age. Combining the vaccination provides immunity towards three types of viruses that have similar properties. Diphtheria is treatable and preventable, however, Tetanus and Polio are not curable. Taking the vaccination puts the preventable measures in place should something go wrong.
To learn more about each type of virus, read our complete guide on Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio.
Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio Vaccine Side Effects
It is common for people to experience mild side effects after receiving a vaccination. Due to individual differences in body chemistry and reactions to vaccines, some people may experience more severe symptoms than others. In general, you or your child will not experience any serious risks from the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio combined vaccination.
1 in 10 will have:
- There is pain, tenderness, and redness around the injection site
- An injection site that swells or develops a small painless lump after treatment
Between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 will have:
- Dizziness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- High temperature
- Headache
1 in 1000 will have (Rare):
- Swollen glands
- Pain in muscles
- Discomfort
- Joint Pains
Other side effects to taking note of:
- Flu-like symptoms
- Numbness
- Rash
- Fainting
Childhood Vaccines
Most children would have had their vaccinations over 5 separate courses when going through their school years here in the UK. Children are given the vaccinations at:
Babies:
Children:
Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio Vaccines: How long do they last?
Some vaccines are required to be taken routinely. With Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio, these vaccinations need to be taken every 10 years as boosters to ensure they’re optimally working with your system.
You should update your vaccinations two weeks before you travel if you’re planning on travelling soon. After you’ve had the previous vaccination, you only need one dose. The first DPT shot requires a series of injections rather than just a single one.
Disease Control and Prevention: How often do you need the vaccine and when do you need to take it?
After having the last free vaccination at the age of 14, at 24 you would need to get the boosters to ensure you’re still protected. If you’re unsure, please consult your GP or doctor for your next available vaccination.
Vaccine boosters for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are taken every 10 years. After 10 years they start to get inactive and the boosters help bring it back into your system for optimum protection.
