Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only


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Generic Name: tetanus toxoid vaccine
(TET a nus TOX oid)

What is Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

Tetanus is a serious disease caused by bacteria. Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine exposes the individual to a small amount of the bacteria (or to a protein from the bacteria) causing the body to develop immunity to the disease.

Tetanus (Lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 out of 10 cases.

Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine can help prevent tetanus. Tetanus toxoid vaccine is made for people 7 years of age and older. After a person completes the primary immunization schedule, a tetanus toxoid booster dose is needed every 10 years all through life. Talk to your doctor about the tetanus immunization and booster schedule.

What is the most important information I should know about Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

Individuals with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

Anyone who had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of tetanus vaccine should not get another dose.

Before receiving Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only, talk to your doctor if you:

  • have HIV or AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system
  • are taking a medication that affects the immune system (e.g. steroids, anti-rejection medications)
  • have cancer; or
  • are receiving cancer treatment with x-rays, radiation, or medication.

Ask your healthcare provider for more information. Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine may not be recommended in some cases.

Individuals with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine.

Talk to your doctor before receiving Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

How are Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine administered?

Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will administer the Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine as an injection.

Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine can help prevent tetanus. Tetanus toxoid vaccine is made for people 7 years of age and older. After a person completes the primary immunization schedule, a tetanus toxoid vaccine booster dose is needed every 10 years all through life. Talk to your doctor about the primary immunization and booster schedule.

Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

Your doctor may recommend reducing pain or soreness from the injection by taking an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) when the shot is given and for the next 24-48 hours. Your healthcare provider can tell you the appropriate dosages of these medications.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your doctor if a dose of Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine is missed.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid before or after getting Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity before or after receiving the Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

Getting tetanus is much riskier than getting the Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine. However, a vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of tetanus toxoid vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if any of the following rare but serious side effects from Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only are experienced:

  • a serious allergic reaction including swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; hives; paleness; weakness; dizziness; or a fast heart beat; or
  • deep, aching pain and muscle wasting in the upper arm(s) starting 2 days to 4 weeks after the shot, and lasting up to many months.

Other less serious side effects, such as soreness redness, or swelling where the shot was given, may be more likely to occur. These side effects usually start within hours to a day or two after vaccination. They may last 1-2 days. Your doctor may recommend reducing pain or soreness from the injection by taking an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) when the shot is given and for the next 24-48 hours. Your healthcare provider can tell you the appropriate dosages of these medications.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine?

Talk to your doctor before receiving Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine if you are taking any of the following medications that may affect the immune system:

  • an oral or injectable steroid medication such as betamethasone (Celestone), cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred), prednisone (Orasone, Deltasone, others), or triamcinolone (Aristocort)
  • an inhaled or nasal steroid such as beclomethasone (Qvar, Beclovent, Beconase, Vanceril, Vancenase), budesonide (Pulmicort, Rhinocort), flunisolide (Aerobid, Nasalide, Nasarel), fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase), mometasone (Nasonex), or triamcinolone (Azmacort, Nasacort)
  • treatment for cancer with chemotherapy (medication), radiation, or x-rays
  • azathioprine (Imuran)
  • basiliximab (Simulect)
  • cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf)
  • etanercept (Enbrel)
  • leflunomide (Arava)
  • muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone)
  • mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)
  • sirolimus (Rapamune); or
  • tacrolimus (Prograf).

It may not be recommended to receive Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccine if you are taking any of the medications listed above.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist may have additional information or suggest additional resources regarding Tetanus Toxoid For Booster Use Only vaccines.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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