Tetanus Toxoid
Information about Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus toxoid uses
Tetanus Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus.
How tetanus toxoid works
Tetanus Toxoid is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of tetanus toxoid
Joint pain, Fever, Swelling of lymph nodes, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Acute allergic reactions, Headache, Muscle pain, Guillain-Barré syndrome
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Expert advice for Tetanus Toxoid
- Do not take tetanus toxoid if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredient of this injection.
- Consult your doctor before taking tetanus toxoid if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning for a pregnancy; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.
- Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: seizures (fits); fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS.
- Take special precautions while using tetanus toxoid if you had severe pain and swelling or bleeding at previous vaccination site.
Frequently asked questions for Tetanus Toxoid
Tetanus Toxoid
Q. What type of immunity does Tetanus Toxoid provide?
Tetanus Toxoid provides artificial active immunity. This type of immunity is generated when a dead or weakened version of the disease enters the body, causing an immune response which includes the production of antibodies. Vaccination with Tetanus Toxoid helps to prevent the deadly disease, tetanus.
Q. What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?
A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.
Q. Is there a cure for tetanus?
There is no cure for tetanus once a person develops symptoms, just supportive treatment and management of complications can be done in a hospital setup. The best way to treat tetanus is its prevention through vaccination or immunization.