DTP vaccine
Overview
The DTP vaccine for young people helps protect against:
The vaccine is also known as the Td/IPV vaccine.
A total of five doses of the diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccine are required to build up immunity and give longer-term protection.
The first three doses are given as a baby.
The fourth dose is given at from 3 years 4 months, before the child starts school.
The fifth dose is due in S3 (around 14 years old).
NHS inform provides more information about this vaccine and the diseases it protects against.