Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio Booster
The Revaxis combined booster tops up protection against three diseases from your childhood vaccination programme. It's one of the most widely recommended pre-travel vaccines — a single injection valid for 10 years.
What does the booster cover?
Tetanus is caused by bacteria found in soil and can enter through wounds — it causes painful muscle spasms and can be fatal. Diphtheria is a bacterial throat infection that can block the airway. Polio is a viral infection that can cause paralysis. All three still circulate in parts of the world and remain a risk to unvaccinated travellers.
Who needs this booster?
- Most adults who haven't had a booster in the last 10 years
- Travellers to South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East where polio risk persists
- Anyone with wounds or injuries sustained abroad
- Travellers unsure of their vaccination history
Doses & schedule
A single injection (Revaxis) provides protection for 10 years. It can be given on the same day as most other travel vaccines. If you're unsure when you last had a booster, we can advise — in most cases it's straightforward to give one if it's been more than 10 years.
Frequently asked questions
Check your NHS vaccination record if you have one. A full childhood course plus one booster in adulthood typically means you're covered for 10 years from that booster. If you're unsure, it's safe to have one — your clinician can advise.
Revaxis is a lower-dose booster formulation — different from the primary childhood vaccines but covering the same three diseases. It's a standard single injection given to adults.
Yes — in most cases the tetanus/diphtheria/polio booster can be given alongside other travel vaccines in the same appointment. Your clinician will confirm based on your full vaccination plan.
Book your Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio booster
Single injection, same-day appointments available.