Drug Details
Generic Name:
Tdap vaccine (tetanus toxoid, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis antigen containing vaccine)
Availability:
By prescription
Therapeutic Class:
Injectable vaccines
Forms:
Injectable vaccine
Administration:
By injection into a muscle
Therapeutic Uses:
Prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Boostrix Drug Class
Boostrix (booh-stricks) is a pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus toxoid containing vaccine.
Boostrix Age Range
Boostrix is approved for active booster immunization in adults and children 10 years of age and older.
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