Tetanus Toxoid

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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.
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Last updated
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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.

Q. How long does it take to show signs of tetanus after being exposed?

After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. The further the injury site is from the central nervous system, the longer the incubation period. The shorter the incubation period, the higher the risk of death.

Q. What are the symptoms of tetanus? How does Tetanus Toxoid work?

Tetanus symptoms involve tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Tetanus Toxoid works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.

Q. Who should get Tetanus Toxoid?

Tetanus Toxoid should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts regarding the vaccination.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Tetanus Toxoid?

If a scheduled vaccination booster dose of Tetanus Toxoid is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.

Q. Is Tetanus Toxoid a safe vaccine?

Various studies and trials have shown that Tetanus Toxoid is a safe and effective vaccine. Hence, it has been approved for use and recommended by various medical organizations and doctors all around the world. By preventing life-threatening diseases like tetanus, it has proven to be of immense benefit. Tetanus Toxoid is also well tolerated. Any side effects that may be seen with this vaccine are usually minor and tend to resolve quickly.

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