Dual Antigen
Dual Antigen Products are primarily used for
Prevention of diphtheria and tetanus
About Dual Antigen Products
Uses of Dual Antigen Products
Diphtheria Toxoid+Tetanus Toxoid is used for Prevention of diphtheria and tetanus.
Dual Antigen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dual Antigen are Fever, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Chills, Joint inflammation.
Severe
Side Effects of Dual Antigen are Guillain-Barré syndrome, Muscle pain, Allergic reaction, Swelling of lymph nodes, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation).
How Dual Antigen Products work
They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Patient Concerns about Dual Antigen Products
Frequently asked questions about Dual Antigen Products
Frequently asked questions about Dual Antigen Products
Q. What is Dual Antigen Vaccine used for?
Dual Antigen Vaccine is used for active immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus in adults and in children aged 7 years and older, helping the body make protective antibodies.
Q. Who should not receive Dual Antigen Vaccine?
Dual Antigen Vaccine should not be given to anyone who had a severe reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine. Also, a second or later dose must be avoided if a child had a serious reaction earlier.
Q. Can people with immune problems or HIV get Dual Antigen Vaccine?
Individuals with HIV infection, whether they have symptoms or not, should still be immunised with combined vaccines according to standard schedules, so Dual Antigen Vaccine remains recommended.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Dual Antigen Vaccine?
Serious side effects are rare. Temporary tenderness, redness, or occasional fever are common after receiving Dual Antigen Vaccine. However, if you develop worrying symptoms such as trouble breathing, widespread hives, or fainting after any vaccine, seek urgent care and inform your doctor before receiving another dose of Dual Antigen Vaccine.
Q. How many doses of Dual Antigen Vaccine are needed for protection?
A single Dual Antigen Vaccine dose is recommended per visit, and primary immunisation from age 7 years typically includes two doses 4 to 8 weeks apart, followed by a third dose at least 6 months later. After this, booster doses are generally given about every 10 years.
Q. Can Dual Antigen Vaccine be given with other vaccines?
Yes. Dual Antigen Vaccine may be given at the same visit as measles vaccine, polio vaccines (OPV or IPV), hepatitis B vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, and vitamin A supplementation, according to official recommendations.
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vial of 0.5 ml Injection
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