Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, four doses are recommended, with a fifth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Side effects of Bett Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bett
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Loss of appetite
Fever
How to use Bett Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bett Injection works
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml). Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bett Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml), please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
My daughter is 18 months old, she got cut on her hand due to my wife bangle. My daughter skin got disturbed and bleeding happened for couple of minutes. Went to doctor and done cleaning. Do we need to take TT Injection, any problems in future. Not sure minute glass particle went into body, if it would have went how to find and what are the symptoms to find
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
If you have given immunization as per schedule no need to give inj tetanus as booster 1 given at 18 mths has tetanus
today i got 1 inch cut from the kitchen knife while chopping onions. after that i properly cleaned the wound with water and applied bandage on it. do i need tetanus shot? i didnt got tt shot in last 10years.
What were the side-effects while using Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml)?
No Side Effec*
50%
Joint pain
25%
Pain in extre*
25%
*No Side Effect, Pain in extremity
How do you take Bett Injection?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) on price
Not Expensive
100%
FAQs
What type of immunity does Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) provide?
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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 Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) helps to prevent the deadly disease, tetanus.
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.
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.
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.
What are the symptoms of tetanus? How does Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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. Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.
Who should get Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml)?
Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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.
What if I miss a dose of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml)?
If a scheduled vaccination booster dose of Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.
Is Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) a safe vaccine?
Various studies and trials have shown that Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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. Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) 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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References
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 194-05.
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