Dano-TT Vaccine 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.

Dano-TT Vaccine 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.

Uses of Dano-TT Injection

Prevention of Tetanus

Benefits of Dano-TT Injection

In Prevention of Tetanus

Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Dano-TT Vaccine prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT 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 Dano-TT

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Loss of appetite
Fever

How to use Dano-TT Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dano-TT Injection works

Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Dano-TT Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dano-TT Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dano-TT Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dano-TT Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dano-TT Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dano-TT Injection?

If you miss a dose of Dano-TT Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

Dano-TT Vaccine is given for the prevention of tetanus infection.
It is to be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any blood disorders before taking Dano-TT Vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking Dano-TT Vaccine.

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Interaction with drugs

Taking Dano-TT with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Mycophenolate mofetil

Brand(s): Healgraft, Graftide-M, Ceptimmun

Life-threatening

Azathioprine

Brand(s): Thioprinz, Lazorin, Azarid

Serious

Mercaptopurine

Brand(s): Purinetone, 6-MP, Captomer

Serious

Carbamazepine

Brand(s): Antep

Minor

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FAQs

Q. What type of immunity does Dano-TT Vaccine provide?

Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine 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. Dano-TT Vaccine works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.

Q. Who should get Dano-TT Vaccine?

Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine?

If a scheduled vaccination booster dose of Dano-TT Vaccine is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.

Q. Is Dano-TT Vaccine a safe vaccine?

Various studies and trials have shown that Dano-TT Vaccine 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. Dano-TT Vaccine 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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