Overview

The 4-in-1 vaccine protects young children against:  

  • diphtheria 
  • tetanus
  • pertussis (whooping cough)
  • polio 

The vaccine is also commonly known as the DTaP/IPV vaccine. 

It is included in the Scottish immunisation schedule. 

This vaccine is also offered to pregnant people. Find out more about the pertussis (whooping cough) immunisation. 

More information on the 4-in-1 vaccine can be found on NHS inform (external website).

Last updated: 06 October 2022