Tt vaccine

TT Injection is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. TT Injection 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. Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. TT Injection prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. TT Injection 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 ei...

What is tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine? Diphtheria can cause breathing problems, paralysis, Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles that can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth, swallow, or breathe. Tetanus can lead to death. Diphtheria is spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or wound. The tetanus and diphtheria vaccine (also called Td) is used to help prevent these diseases. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active Td vaccine is for use in adults and children at least 7 years old. Like any vaccine, the Td vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person. Before taking this medicine You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine that contains diphtheria or tetanus. This vaccine may need to be postponed or not given at all if you have ever had any of the following reactions after receiving a diphtheria or tetanus vaccine: • Guillain-Barré syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving the vaccine); • severe • an allergic reaction; or • Tell your vaccination provider if you have: • an allergy to latex; or • a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine, or by chemotherapy or radiation). You can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. In the case of a more severe illness with a If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor or vaccinati...