Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid
About Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. Pertussis or whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis.
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid include fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor beforehand if you or your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines. Let your doctor know if you have any immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid may make you feel weak or tired; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. This vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by a doctor.
Uses of Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid
Medicinal Benefits
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid is an immunizing agent that contains 'Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and Pertussis toxoid.' It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. It works by stimulating the immune response in the body by developing antibodies and antitoxins against the toxoids. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.
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Storage
Side Effects of Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid
- Fever
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diphtheria is a serious infection affecting the nose and throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and death. Symptoms include sore throat, chills, drooling, fever, weakness, and swelling of lymph nodes. This infection is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria.
Tetanus is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. This bacteria can enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, burns, and dirty abrasion and affects the nervous system. This infection can lead to painful muscle contractions, particularly jaw and neck muscles, arms, chest, abdomen, and leg. This further causes difficulty breathing and frequent spasms.
Pertussis or whooping cough is a contagious respiratory tract infection caused by a bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. It often leads to uncontrollable and violent coughing, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing.
FAQs
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid contains diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis toxoids. When injected into the muscle, Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid stimulates an immune response in the body, further providing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases.
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid should be used with caution in the medical history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines, immune system disorders like Guillain-Barre syndrome, HIV infection, high fever, and fits. Please let your doctor know if you or your child has any other medical concerns before starting Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid.
If you have shown a severe allergic reaction after the first shot, you should not get the next shot since it may be life-threatening. Please consult your doctor for more information.
You can take other vaccines along with Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid if you do not have any allergic reactions. If you take other vaccines and Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid, they should be given by separate syringes at different injection sites.
Diphtheria Toxoid+pertussis Toxoid+tetanus Toxoid is stored in cold places at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.
