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Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) are serious diseases that can cause long-term health problems. The DTP vaccine is a single injection given into the muscle of the upper arm to boost protection against three diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
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About DTP
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system that affects the throat and nose. The disease can spread through respiratory droplets and secretions or when you come into contact with a cut skin. Tetanus is caused by bacteria that get into your body from an open cut. Polio is a virus that causes death or paralysis body.
The DPT vaccine protects you from 3 diseases, Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. The 3 diseases can put you at risk of disability, long-term complications, or even death. Consider taking a vaccination before traveling since your area of destination might have a higher or lower degree of the mentioned diseases. An injury in your area of destination can put you at risk of Tetanus and Diptheria .
Diphtheria is still a risk for unvaccinated travellers to countries with low uptake of diphtheria-containing vaccines. Generalised tetanus is responsible for most cases, associated with intense, painful contractions and spasms of skeletal muscles. Even with intensive medical support, death occurs in 10 to 20% of cases. Most individuals (about 95%) who acquire polio do not develop symptoms.
Vaccines are available to protect against all three diseases, and it is essential to make sure that you and your family are up-to-date on vaccinations. By doing so, you can help ensure that everyone is protected from these potentially serious illnesses.
How can you get DTP?
Diphtheria being a highly contagious bacteria infection can be spread from one person to another through the following ways:
- When you get into close contact with an infected person. You can contract the disease when the infected person coughs or sneezes .
- When you share utensils, beddings, and clothes with an infected person.
Tetanus
You can get Tetanus bacteria in the following ways:
- Through a wound or injury
- When your skin tears
- Burns
- Animal bites
- Body piercings, tattoos and injections
- When your eyes get injured
- When you inject your body with contaminated drugs
Polio
Polio is a viral disease that can cause paralysis or sometimes be fatal. Polio can be spread in the following ways:
- When you contact an infected person or handle contaminated food or water.
- When an infected person sneezes or coughs around you .
- Unwashed hands after visiting the toilet, coughing or before meals
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Number of doses required and when to boost
| Number of doses | When to boost |
|---|---|
| One dose if risk at destination and UK schedule completed more than ten years ago. | Ten years if risk at destination and risk of immunoglobulin not being available. |
Not sure what service option you need?
If you are unsure which vaccines you need for your holiday, why not take advantage of our travel health advice serviceThis service includes a personalised telephone consultation to determine your travel health requirements, including vaccination, altitude sickness, jet lag, period delay, travellers' diarrhoea and antimalarials.
High risk areas for DTP
Worldwide vaccinations have helped eradicate the three diseases, however, there are still high-risk countries.
Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio diseases are high in the following areas:
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Chad
- India
- Pakistan
- Yemen
Before you travel to another country, always ensure you are up to date with the vaccinations. Book a vaccination service from our travel health advice service, and our travel specialist will help you decide on the right vaccination and the right time to get vaccinated.
Signs and symptoms of Tetanus begin in the jaw muscles and later progress to the rest of the body. Other symptoms of Tetanus include:
- A rigid neck with painful spams
- Back ache
- Breathing difficulties
- Difficulty swallowing
No, tetanus cannot be spread from person to person.
Polio doesn't show symptoms in most people, however, you can get mild symptoms such as flu. Other symptoms include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Rigid neck
- Pain in the muscles
These symptoms usually last up to 10 days.
Rarely, polio can lead to more severe symptoms that affect the brain and nerves, such as weakness in your muscles (paralysis), usually in the legs.
There is no cure for polio, but there are supportive treatments that may help reduce the risk of long-term problems. They include:
- Bed rest
- Pain relievers
- Portable ventilators to help with breathing
- Regular stretches and exercises to keep your muscles and joints functional
Seek specialist help, such as physiotherapy or surgery, if you have any long-term problems caused by polio.
Yes, a booster is required every ten years if there is a risk at the destination.
You will notice symptoms of diphtheria 2 to 5 days after being exposed to the infection, other symptoms include:
- A thick grey-white coating that covers your throat and tonsils
- Ahigh temperature and chills
- Sore throat
- Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck
- Breathing difficulty and swallowing
Cutaneous or skin Diptheria is common in tropical countries . Some of the symptoms of skin diphtheria include:
- Swollen,red and painful skin
- Ulcers coated by gray membrane
The symptoms of tetanus usually start around 4 to 21 days after infection. On average, they begin after about ten days.
The main symptoms of tetanus include:
- stiffness in your jaw muscles (lockjaw), which can make it difficult to open your mouth
- painful muscle spasms, which can make it difficult to breathe and swallow
- a high temperature
- sweating
- a rapid heartbeat
If it's not treated, the symptoms can worsen over the following hours and days.
Ensure your child is up to date with polio vaccinations to protect him or her from polio.
The polio vaccine is part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination schedule.
The polio vaccine is given to children at the following ages:
- 8, 12, and 16 weeks old as part of the 6-in-1 vaccine
- 3 years, 4 months old as part of the 4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) preschool booster
- 14 years old as part of the 3-in-1 (Td/IPV) teenage booster
You are fully vaccinated against polio when you get the 5 polio vaccinations.
Polio vaccine is available at any time . Make sure to get up to date with the vaccinations, whether traveling to a high-risk area or country or not.
You should also get vaccinated even if you've had polio before, as it protects against different types of polio.
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