Adacel-Polio is a booster vaccine that helps protect against four serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and polio.
ADACEL-POLIO is listed under Health Canada DIN 02352044. The product record and monograph below describe this formulation; the dose schedule comes from the Canadian Immunization Guide.
At a glance
Brand
ADACEL-POLIO
DIN
02352044
Vaccine
Tdap-IPV
Presentation
0.5 mL · suspension · intramuscular · 4 years and older
Live vaccine
No
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with a healthcare professional.
Official sources
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Before and after your vaccination
Bring your immunization record if you have one, so earlier doses can be checked.
Tell the healthcare professional about a serious reaction to a previous vaccine or an ingredient, and mention any health conditions or medicines that could affect your vaccination.
After the dose, stay where you can be observed for at least 15 minutes. Tell someone right away if you feel faint or develop symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Keep a record of the vaccine name, date and dose you received.
The details below are adapted from a Pharmasist patient handout linked to the same product monograph. The current Canadian Immunization Guide determines the dose schedules shown later.
What this vaccine helps prevent
Adacel-Polio is a booster vaccine that helps protect against four serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and polio.
It is given to people 4 years of age and older who need a booster against these diseases.
What to mention before a dose
Tell the person giving the vaccine if you have ever had a severe reaction to this vaccine or to a vaccine containing any of the same ingredients.
Tell them if you have a bleeding problem or take blood thinners.
Tell them if you have epilepsy, a nerve or brain condition, or if your condition is not yet stable.
Tell them if you had a serious reaction, such as a brain-related problem, within 7 days of a previous whooping cough vaccine.
Tell them if you are currently sick with a fever, since vaccination may need to be delayed.
How it is given
Adacel-Polio is given as a single shot into a muscle, usually in the upper arm.
It is given by a doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional, not something you give yourself at home.
Important things to know
Like any vaccine, Adacel-Polio can rarely cause a serious allergic reaction, usually within minutes of the injection.
Significant swelling of the whole vaccinated arm, sometimes with redness or blistering, can happen, especially after several previous doses of a similar vaccine; this usually goes away on its own within a few days.
A nerve condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, which causes weakness that can spread through the body, has been reported rarely after tetanus-containing vaccines.
Fainting can happen after any vaccination. You may be asked to sit or lie down for a few minutes after your shot so this can be caught early.
Effects you may notice
Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
Feeling tired.
Headache.
Body aches or sore joints.
Fever or chills.
Upset stomach, diarrhea, or vomiting.
A rash, especially in children.
Fussiness, especially in children.
When to contact a healthcare professional
Contact your provider if numbness, tingling, or weakness develops in the arm that received the shot.
Contact your provider if a fever is high or does not go away.
Contact your provider about any side effect that worries you or does not go away.
When to get emergency help
Get help right away for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, trouble breathing, or a widespread rash.
Get help right away for a seizure, sudden severe weakness, or fainting that leads to a fall or injury.
Get help right away if your whole arm becomes very swollen, red, or blistered after the shot.
Other medicines and vaccines
This vaccine is given by injection, not by mouth, so food and alcohol are not expected to affect it.
Tell your provider about any medicines that weaken the immune system, since these can make the vaccine less effective.
This vaccine can usually be given at the same visit as other vaccines, such as a flu shot or hepatitis B vaccine, using a separate needle and a different injection site.
Key points to remember
Keep your immunization record up to date and bring it to every vaccine visit.
Watch the injection site for a few days after vaccination and contact your provider with any concerns.
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination. Public health recommendations may differ from a product monograph's authorized schedule.
Tdap-IPV — booster with polio, one dose
1 dose
One Tdap-IPV dose for people 4 years and older who need both pertussis and polio boosting.
Used as the 4 to 6 year school-entry booster in some provinces, and for adolescents or adults who need a polio booster together with Tdap (travel to polio-affected areas, incomplete polio series).
Family guidance on pregnancy: Tdap is recommended in every pregnancy, irrespective of immunization history, ideally at 27 to 32 weeks. Polio (IPV) may be considered for a non-immune person at increased risk; Hib when a predisposing condition is present.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Tdap is recommended if no adult dose has been given; polio and Hib are used if indicated.
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; a healthcare professional confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.