We offer the Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) vaccine in Woolwich at our clinic. You can simply make a booking online and attend the clinic at the booked time. We also offer a wide range of other travel and non-travel vaccines and antimalarials.
Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) Vaccine Price in Woolwich
Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) Vaccine
- Herbert Pharmacy, 36-38 Herbert Rd, London, SE18 3SH
Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) vaccine
What is Diphtheria?
When an infected person sneezes or coughs, respiratory droplets carry the bacteria from person to person. The disease can also be transmitted by touching a surface contaminated with infected respiratory secretions or by touching infected skin lesions (sores or ulcers), clothing, or bed linens.
It is rare in the UK. In regions of Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, Russia, Central and South East Asia where vaccination rates are poor, the illness remains a major concern.
What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is a dangerous disease caused by soil-based bacteria that enters the body through a cut or wound.
The bacterium can enter the body via:
- Burns
- cuts and grazes, particularly those caused by contaminated or rusty objects
- from certain animal bites (such as those from farm animals)
- medical procedures such as body piercing, tattooing, and injections if the equipment isn’t clean,
- injecting contaminated drugs
What is Polio?
- Contact with the faeces of an infected individual
- droplets from the cough or sneezes of an infected person.
In areas with poor sanitation and personal hygiene, faeces from an infected individual can sometimes contaminate food and drink. This can spread the virus
Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) vaccine in Woolwich
We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your travel to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.
