Travellers are recommended to receive a booster dose of pertussis-containing vaccine if their last dose was more than 10 years ago, or 5 years ago for high-risk travel
Travellers are recommended to receive a booster dose of dT vaccine if their last dose was more than 10 years ago. If they have not had a pertussis dose in the past 10 years, it is recommended that they receive dTpa vaccine to also protect against pertussis due to waning of vaccine immunity during this time.17,18
Travellers at high risk of acquiring tetanus or diphtheria are recommended to receive a booster dose of dT vaccine if their last dose was more than 5 years ago. See Tetanus and Diphtheria. It is recommended that they receive dTpa vaccine to also protect against pertussis.
For adults who need extra protection against polio, use dTpa-IPV vaccine. See Poliomyelitis.
