Boostrix Injection

Talk to your doctor, if your child: Are allergic to any other ingredients of this medicine Have or had any illness affecting the nervous system within 7 days after previous vaccination with a vaccine against pertussis (whooping cough) disease Have severe infection with a high temperature Have any medical conditions like infantile spasms, uncontrolled epilepsy or progressive encephalopathy (disease of brain) Have breathing difficulty Have immune deficiency condition Have bleeding problem

This medicine will be given by your doctor or nurse It will be injected into the upper arm muscle, upper leg muscle or thigh muscle or under the skin (subcutaneously)

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. Serious Common Swelling of limbs, face, eyes, inside of nose, mouth or throat Shortness of breath, breathing or swallowing difficulties Hives, itching (especially of the hands or feet), reddening of skin (especially around the ears), or severe Unusual tiredness or weakness that is sudden and severe Muscular aches and pains Convulsions or fits Fever over 40°C Crying for 3 hours or more

Tell your doctor if your child is taking or recently taken or might take any other medicines or has recently received any other vaccine.

Storage Keep this medicine out of reach of the children Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C