Most Indian adults have had tetanus toxoid but never the pertussis component. One catch-up dose fixes that, then a booster every ten years.
One Tdap dose, then a Td or Tdap booster every ten years. If your primary childhood series is unknown, a three-dose catch-up schedule is used.
Any time. There is no minimum interval required after a previous tetanus toxoid dose before the first Tdap.
| Brand | What is in it | Per dose |
|---|---|---|
| Boostrix Our choice GSK | Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, acellular pertussis antigens | ₹1,538 |
| Adacel Sanofi | Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, acellular pertussis antigens Equivalent, and slightly less expensive. | ₹1,275 |
These two are clinically interchangeable for adults. Plain tetanus toxoid is very much cheaper but does not cover pertussis, which is the reason for giving Tdap at all.
Product names and prices are listed so you know what you are being given and what it costs. They are for identification only and do not constitute a recommendation of any manufacturer. Prices shown are the manufacturer's maximum retail price per dose as at 12 August 2026; manufacturers and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revise these from time to time, and your actual cost is confirmed before anything is administered.
Guidance this page reflects. CDC adult immunisation schedule; RSSDI vaccination guidance, 2024. Last reviewed 12 August 2026.
Vaccines are prescription medicines. Suitability, timing and contraindications are determined by a doctor after individual assessment. This page is general information about a clinical service and is not a prescription, a recommendation to purchase any product, or a substitute for consultation.
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