TETANUS TOXOID
About TETANUS TOXOID
TETANUS TOXOID is a toxoid vaccine that belongs to the category of medicine called immunizing agent used to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). Tetanus is caused by bacteria that enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, or burns affecting the nervous system. Symptoms of tetanus infection are painful muscle contractions, particularly of jaw and neck muscle, and lockjaw. Ultimately, breathing becomes more difficult, and spasms occur more frequently. People of all ages can get tetanus. But the disease is particularly common and serious in newborn babies.
TETANUS TOXOID contains “Tetanus Toxoid’ which 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 future infections.
TETANUS TOXOID will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer TETANUS TOXOID. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like injection site tenderness, injection site pain, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, shaking, dizziness, swelling of the face, coating of the tongue, joint pains, and slight fever. Most of these side effects of TETANUS TOXOID do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent and worsen, reach out to your doctor.
If you are allergic to TETANUS TOXOID or any other vaccination, please tell your doctor. Before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have a history of disease conditions like seizures (fits), fever, infection, bleeding disorder, low platelet levels, or weak immune system due to HIV infection or AIDS. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Consult your doctor before taking TETANUS TOXOID if you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy or breast-feeding; or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses.
Uses of TETANUS TOXOID
Medicinal Benefits
TETANUS TOXOID contains “Tetanus Toxoid’ is an immunizing agent used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). 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 future infections. During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.
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Side Effects of TETANUS TOXOID
- Injection site tenderness
- Injection site pain
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Shaking
- Dizziness
- Swelling of the face
- Coating of the tongue
- Joint pain
- Slight fever
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Tetanus is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through deep cuts, wounds, burns, dirty abrasion affecting the nervous system. The infection leads to painful muscle contraction, particularly of jaw and neck muscles, arms, chest, abdomen, and leg. Ultimately, breathing becomes more difficult, and spasms occur more frequently. People of all ages can get tetanus. But the disease is particularly common and serious in newborns, young children, and elderly people who are not immunized.
FAQs
You may need a TETANUS TOXOID if the injury has broken your skin and your TETANUS TOXOID vaccinations are not up to date.
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.
TETANUS TOXOID works by helping the body produce substances (antibodies) that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.
Tetanus symptoms include tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow.
After being infected, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of ten 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.
