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tetanus-toxoid

This medication is used as active immunization against tetanus.

Contradications

Patients with possible allergies to tetanus vaccines and toxoid should not use this vaccine. Pregnant females should also avoid this vaccine . It should not be used in children under 7. Patients with a body temperature of higher than 101 degrees fahrenheit  or with Guillain-Barre syndrome should also not use this vaccine. Consult your healthcare provider for further information.

Side effects

Mild pain, fever , muscle aches , nausea , injection site reactions. Rarely , fainting , dizziness, vision changes, muscle weakness, seizures,  difficulty swallowing or hearing among others . Consult your doctor  immediately if you observe any other severe side effects.

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS

 

This medication is used as active immunization against tetanus.

PRECAUTIONS

Patients with possible allergies to vaccines should be cautioned against this vaccine. The patient should also inform their doctor of their complete medical history. Pregnant females should also avoid this vaccine . It should not be used in children under 7. Consult your doctor for further details.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with possible allergies to tetanus vaccines and toxoid should not use this vaccine. Pregnant females should also avoid this vaccine . It should not be used in children under 7. Patients with a body temperature of higher than 101 degrees fahrenheit  or with Guillain-Barre syndrome should also not use this vaccine. Consult your healthcare provider for further information.

SIDE EFFECTS

Mild pain, fever , muscle aches , nausea , injection site reactions. Rarely , fainting , dizziness, vision changes, muscle weakness, seizures,  difficulty swallowing or hearing among others . Consult your doctor  immediately if you observe any other severe side effects.

 

 PREGNANCY :

 

This medication may be harmful for pregnant females and should only be used in cases where the benefits outweigh the risk. Consult your healthcare professional for more details.

 

LACTATION

 

Insufficient information is available about the effects of this medication in lactating females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.