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Medicines diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccineQuestion & answer

diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine · Medicine question

Is this a live vaccine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It contains inactivated toxoids and purified antigens rather than live bacteria.

Sources for this answer

ADACEL suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe.emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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