Boostrix-Polio is a vaccine that helps protect you against four serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, and polio.
BOOSTRIX-POLIO is listed under Health Canada DIN 02312557. The product record and monograph below describe this formulation; the dose schedule comes from the Canadian Immunization Guide.
At a glance
Brand
BOOSTRIX-POLIO
DIN
02312557
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
Boostrix-Polio is a vaccine that helps protect you against four serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, and polio.
It is given as a booster shot to keep your protection strong after your earlier childhood vaccines.
What to mention before a dose
Tell your healthcare professional, doctor, or nurse if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to a vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, or polio.
Tell them if you are allergic to the antibiotics neomycin or polymyxin.
Tell them if you have a bleeding problem, a low platelet count, or take blood thinners.
Tell them if you have a nerve or brain condition, such as uncontrolled seizures.
Tell them if you have a moderate or severe illness or a fever right now, since your vaccine may need to be delayed.
How it is given
This vaccine is given as a single shot into a muscle, usually in your upper arm, by a doctor, healthcare professional, or nurse.
You do not take this at home, and there is nothing for you to swallow or apply yourself.
Booster shots like this one are usually repeated about every ten years, or as recommended by your healthcare team.
Important things to know
This vaccine cannot protect everyone who gets it.
Some people feel faint or lightheaded around the time of any vaccine injection. Let your care team know if you feel unwell so they can help keep you safe.
Rarely, people have had a seizure, crying that will not stop, or a period of being very hard to wake up after a similar vaccine. Tell your care team about any reaction like this in the past.
Effects you may notice
Soreness, redness, or swelling where you got the shot is very common.
Feeling tired is common.
Headache is common.
A mild fever can happen.
Feeling generally unwell can happen.
In young children, being sleepy, fussy, or not wanting to eat is common.
An upset stomach, including mild nausea, can happen.
When to contact a healthcare professional
Contact your healthcare professional if swelling at the injection site becomes large, spreads past the nearest joint, or keeps getting worse.
Contact your healthcare professional if a fever is high or does not go away.
Contact your healthcare professional if you have questions about when your next booster is due.
When to get emergency help
Get emergency help if you or your child has swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Get emergency help for trouble breathing or wheezing.
Get emergency help for a widespread rash or hives all over the body.
Get emergency help for a seizure or fainting that does not quickly clear up.
Get emergency help for unusual limpness or being very hard to wake after vaccination.
Other medicines and vaccines
Food and drink do not affect this vaccine in any way.
Tell your healthcare professional or doctor about any other medicines you take, including ones that weaken your immune system, since these can sometimes make the vaccine work less well.
This vaccine can usually be given at the same visit as other vaccines, but in a different arm or injection site.
Key points to remember
Bring your immunization record to your appointment so your care team can keep it up to date.
Stay at the clinic for a short period after your shot, as advised by your care team, in case of a reaction.
Keep your future booster appointments to stay fully protected.
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.