Corporate Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio Vaccination Service

With a simple online e-voucher ordering system & convenient appointments available, let's help protect your employees against diphtheria, tetanus & polio

Who is this service for?

The Corporate Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio (DTP) Vaccination Service offers protection for employees over 16 years old who may be exposed to diphtheria, tetanus and polio in their work or studies. Diphtheria and polio are extremely rare in the UK however there may be a risk of exposure to tetanus in some occupations. This includes anyone working in healthcare, a laboratory, waste disposal, police, fire or rescue services, as well as prison and immigration centres.

The benefits of using our service

Buy e-vouchers via our simple online ordering system
Flexible payment either by company credit card or invoice^†
No need for a vaccination clinic at work that disrupts the working day
Employees can book appointments online
Employees can choose to have the vaccination at one of over 150 Boots stores** nationwide
Ideal for mobile and field-based employees or those working at multiple sites

** Participating stores only

What is the diphtheria, tetanus & polio vaccination?

It's an inactivated vaccine given as part of the routine NHS childhood immunisations in the UK. A full course of vaccinations consists of five doses. Usually, the first three doses are given to you as a baby. The booster dose is given around the age of three and the second booster is given around age 14. It's possible to finish off an incomplete vaccination course at any age and your employees can do this using our private service.

How many vaccinations will my employee need?

It's important to have the full course of vaccinations to build and maintain the body's own immunity against these infections and protect against the diseases. If your employee has no record of previous diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccinations, they can be given the full course of vaccinations at Boots. They'll start with an initial course of three vaccinations, each one month apart. A first booster dose will be needed a minimum of five years afterwards and a second booster 10 years after the first booster. If they've only had a partial course, they can complete their vaccination course at Boots no matter how many vaccinations they've had in the past.

It's important that the employee vaccination history is checked before selecting which voucher to purchase.

If they have no record of vaccinations, then it's recommended they're provided with a full vaccination course. If they have completed a partial course, then individual vouchers can be purchased for the number of vaccines required to complete the course.

How does our service work?

Use our online platform to easily purchase e-vouchers for your employees:

1

Sign up or log into our online system

Choose the number of e-vouchers you'd like and pay online, or choose to pay by convenient bank transfer ^◊
2
Distribute vouchers to employees
Our corporate health hub puts you in control:
- send vouchers to employees individually, or
- upload a spreadsheet to send vouchers in bulk
3

Employees book their appointments

Your employees receive their voucher code and instructions on how to book a vaccination at a store and time that is convenient for them

Prices start from just £27 per dose

Voucher price is determined by the number of vouchers purchased within a 12-month rolling period. Prices are based on a single vaccine but for employees requiring the full course of vaccinations, you can buy a voucher for the initial course of three vaccinations which are given at monthly intervals.

There are three ways to pay:

1

Pay by card for instant access
2

Pay by convenient bank transfer ◊
3

For larger orders, open a credit account †

As soon as payment is received, you are then ready to distribute your vouchers ‡

Number of e-vouchers	Price per dose	Full course price
200 +	£ 27.00	£81.00
150 – 199	£ 28.00	£84.00
100 – 149	£ 29.00	£87.00
50 – 99	£ 30.00	£90.00
20 – 49	£ 31.00	£93.00
1 – 19	£ 32.00	£96.00

◊ Min £100 spend. A pro forma invoice is provided so that a bank transfer can be made. A VAT invoice will be available once payment has been received.

† For orders of £10,000 or more. Subject to credit check. It can take up to two weeks to open a credit account. Payment terms are 30 days.

‡ Credit account must be approved before vouchers can be distributed

What is diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can affect the nose, throat, and sometimes the skin. It's highly contagious and is spread through coughs and sneezes, or by being in close contact with someone who's infected. The best way to protect against diphtheria is to be vaccinated against it. Diphtheria is rare in the UK but there's a small risk of catching it while travelling in some parts of the world. If employees are travelling abroad to risk areas, they should make sure they're protected against diseases prevalent in that country.

What is tetanus?

Tetanus is a serious but rare disease caused by bacteria entering the body through a wound. Found in soil and animal manure, tetanus bacteria can release a toxin that affects the nervous system.

What is polio?

Polio is a serious viral infection caused by the poliovirus which spreads from person to person through droplets in the air or by coming into contact with the poo (faeces) of someone who's infected. The virus can infect the spinal cord, causing paralysis. There's no cure for polio, so it's important to make sure that you're fully vaccinated against it.

Ready to order?

Use our online system to place your order. If you need any assistance, our friendly customer service team are here to help.