Tetraxim Dosage/Direction for Use

The vaccine is administered to the child by a healthcare professional who knows about vaccines.
The schedule should be chosen in accordance with current national recommendations: 2 injections with an interval of two months, one at the age of 2 months and one at the age of 4 months, followed by one booster injection at he age of 11 months, then another booster injection at the age of 6 years.
Booster vaccination between 11 and 13 years of age for children who received a vaccine containing the pertussis valence at reduced concentration at the age of 6 years, or
3 injections at an interval of one to two months from the age of 2 months, followed by one booster injection one year after primary vaccination i.e. within the second year of life, and another booster injection between 5 and 13 years of age.
Method of administration: Administration should be performed in a muscle (intramuscular route IM) preferably in the thigh in infants and in the upper arm in children.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.