• Adacel Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough
• It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections
• Adacel Vaccine is to be administered by a healthcare professional
• It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection
• However, this is temporary and usually resolves on its own
• Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
• Common side effects of this medicine include weakness, injection site redness, pain, swelling, and headache
• Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you
• Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects.
• Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions and all the medicines you are taking
• This medicine is generally considered safe in pregnant and breastfeeding women, however, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

Uses of Adacel Vaccine

• In Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten
• Adacel Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection
• However, it does not provide lifelong protection
• In Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children
• The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe
• Adacel Vaccine gives protection from pertussis
• Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat
• This might cause difficulty in breathing
• It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves
• Adacel Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Adacel Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Adacel Vaccine?

Adacel Vaccine is a combination vaccine that helps protect against three different infectious diseases - diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria (a serious throat infection that may block airways), pertussis (respiratory infection known as whooping cough), and tetanus (lockjaw, muscle spasms, and paralysis) are serious and life-threatening diseases, which can be easily prevented with the help of proper vaccination.

What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?

A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.

How does Adacel Vaccine work?

Adacel Vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against three life-threatening diseases caused by bacterial infection, that is diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough).

When should Adacel Vaccine not be given?

Adacel Vaccine should not be given if you have had an allergic reaction to Adacel Vaccine or any of its ingredients. Signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath or swelling of the face or tongue. Get emergency medical help if you notice any such signs. Consult your doctor if you have a severe infection with a high temperature. A minor infection such as a cold should not be a problem, but talk to your doctor about , greater than or equal to 40°C. this before being vaccinated. Adacel Vaccine should be avoided if the person has experienced any inflammation of the brain or problems with the nervous system within 7 days after previous vaccination with a vaccine against pertussis (whooping cough) disease. If you have experienced a temporary reduction in blood platelets (which increases risk of bleeding or bruising), or problems with the brain or nerves after previous vaccination with a vaccine against diphtheria and/or tetanus, this vaccine cannot be given. Do not use this vaccine if the expiry date printed on the pack has passed or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If you are not sure whether Adacel Vaccine should be given, talk to your doctor.

How is Adacel Vaccine given?

Adacel Vaccine is only given by a doctor or a trained healthcare professional into a muscle (intramuscularly), normally the upper arm muscle. Do not administer this vaccine yourself. Firm pressure should be applied to the injection site, without any rubbing, for at least two minutes. Due caution should be exercised, especially in patients with bleeding problems or low platelet counts since they are at risk of bleeding, following an injection into a muscle. In patients with bleeding problems, the dose may need to be given under the skin (subcutaneously). Adacel Vaccine is never given into a vein (intravenously).

How many doses of Adacel Vaccine are needed?

A single dose of Adacel Vaccine is recommended and helps keep you protected from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Repeat vaccination against these diseases should be performed at intervals as per official recommendations (generally every 10 years).

What if I miss a dose of Adacel Vaccine?

If a scheduled booster dose of Adacel Vaccine is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.

What are the side effects of Adacel Vaccine?

The most common side effects of Adacel Vaccine are headache, injection site redness, pain or swelling and weakness. It may also cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite or feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. Not everyone experiences these side effects. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration of time, please consult your doctor.

Common and Known Side effects of Adacel Vaccine

• Headache
• Injection site redness
• Pain
• Swelling
• Weakness
• Gastrointesinal symptoms