Boostrix vs. Adacel for Bacterial Infection: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Boostrix

Adacel

Summary for Boostrix

Prescription only

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.

Indications for Boostrix

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

Pros and Cons for Boostrix

Pros

Works well to protect you from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough
Can be given with other vaccines

Cons

Given as an injection into the arm muscle by a healthcare professional
Can cause pain, redness, or swelling where it's injected

Common Side Effects for Boostrix

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%)

Warnings for Boostrix

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

Summary for Adacel

Prescription only

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.

Indications for Adacel

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

Pros and Cons for Adacel

Pros

Works well to protect you from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough
Okay to get other vaccines at the same time

Cons

Can cause headache and injection-site reactions (e.g., pain, redness, swelling)
Not approved for people ages 65 years and older

Common Side Effects for Adacel

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%)

Warnings for Adacel

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

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