Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio are serious infections that can have severe, sometimes life-threatening consequences. Fortunately, vaccination provides highly effective protection against all three. Whether you are a teenager due for your routine booster, an adult who missed the vaccination, or a traveller heading to an area where these infections pose a risk, Anna Pharmacy Group is here to help. We offer the DTP vaccine at our pharmacy branches in Carshalton, Sutton, and Hackbridge, and we welcome patients from Cheam, Purley, Wallington, South Croydon, Mitcham, Rosehill, St Heliers, and Morden.
The DTP vaccine is available at all three Anna Pharmacy Group branches:
398 Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton Sutton
SM5 1JF
United Kingdom
186 London Rd, Hackbridge
Wallington
SM6 7FW
United Kingdom
We also welcome patients travelling from the surrounding areas, including Sutton, Cheam, Purley, Wallington, South Croydon, Mitcham, Rosehill, St Heliers and Morden. Whichever branch is most convenient for you, our team is ready to help.
The DTP vaccine, also known as the Td/IPV vaccine or 3-in-1 teenage booster, protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. It boosts the protection given in earlier childhood vaccinations, reinforcing immunity and extending it into adulthood.
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection affecting the throat that can cause serious breathing difficulties and damage to the heart and nervous system. Though rare in the UK, it remains a risk in some parts of the world.
Tetanus, sometimes called lockjaw, enters the body through cuts or wounds and causes severe muscle spasms that can affect breathing. It is not passed between people.
Polio is a viral infection that can cause paralysis in severe cases. While largely eliminated in the UK, it persists in certain countries and poses a risk to unvaccinated travellers.
For further clinical guidance, the NHS provides information at www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations.
The DTP booster is part of the NHS routine vaccination schedule and is also recommended in certain adult situations. You may need the vaccine if you are:
The vaccine is suitable for most people, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, but cannot be given to anyone with a previous serious allergic reaction to the vaccine or its components.
The routine teenage booster is free on the NHS for those who missed it at school. For travel or other adult requirements, it is available as a private vaccination at Anna Pharmacy Group.
Our pharmacists are trained to administer the DTP vaccine and provide clear advice on whether you need it and when. Here is what to expect when you book your appointment:
Our pharmacist will check your vaccination history, ask a few brief health questions, and confirm the vaccine is appropriate for you before proceeding.
The DTP vaccine is given as a single injection, usually into the upper arm. The appointment is quick and straightforward, and our pharmacists are trained to manage any rare reactions safely.
We will ensure your vaccination is properly recorded and advise on when any future boosters may be needed, particularly if you are travelling regularly to risk areas.