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Boostrix vs. Adacel

Boostrix is a Tdap vaccine. It protects you from tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). This vaccine is approved for people ages 10 years and older. It's also approved to be given during the third trimester of pregnancy to help protect the newborn baby from whooping cough. Boostrix is given as an injection into the muscle by a healthcare professional. Side effects include pain at the injection site, headache, and fatigue.

• Prevention of:
  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis (also known as whooping cough)

• Pain at injection site (75%)
• Headache (43%)
• Tiredness (37%)
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain (26%)
• Redness at injection site (23%)
• Swelling at injection site (21%)
• Fever (14%)

• Severe allergic reactions
• Guillain-Barré syndrome and other nerve problems
• Lower response to Boostrix for people with a weakened immune system
• Fainting

Adacel is a Tdap vaccine for people ages 10 to under 65 years old. It protects you from tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). It's also approved for people in their third trimester of pregnancy to help protect the newborn baby from whooping cough. Adacel is given as an injection into the muscle by a healthcare professional. Side effects from the shot include pain at the injection site, headache, and tiredness.

• Prevention of:
  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis (also known as whooping cough)

• Pain at injection site (up to 78%)
• Headache (up to 44%)
• Tiredness (up to 30%)
• Body ache or muscle weakness (up to 30%)
• Swelling at injection site (21%)
• Chills (up to 15%)

• Severe allergic reactions
• Guillain-Barré syndrome and other nerve problems
• Lower response to Adacel for people with a weakened immune system
• Fainting