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Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed is a booster vaccine. It gives active immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The vaccine is approved as a single dose for people aged 10 through 64 years.
Pharmacology
The Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine is made from diphtheria formol toxoid, tetanus formol toxoid and pertussis vaccine. The pertussis part is killed B pertusis, with not less than 4 IU from not more than 20000 million organism in each 0.5 ml. It comes as a 0.5 ml ampoule for injection.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Child: For children under 5 years, primary immunisation is 3 doses of 0.5 ml vaccine given by IM or deep SC injection, with at least 4 weeks between each dose. For children over 5 years, it's not recommended.
Side Effects
The most common solicited injection site reactions within 0 to 14 days of getting the Tetanus + Diphtheria vaccine were as follows. In adolescents aged 11 to 17 years, they were pain (77.8%), swelling (20.9%) and erythema (20.8%). In adults aged 18 to 64 years, they were pain (65.7%), swelling (21.0%) and erythema (24.7%). The most common solicited systemic reactions within 0 to 14 days after vaccination were these. In adolescents aged 11 to 17 years, headache (43.7%), body ache or muscle weakness (30.4%) and tiredness (15.1%). In adults aged 18 to 64 years, headache (33.9%) and body ache or muscle weakness (21.9%).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
One presentation of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed comes in prefilled syringes whose tip caps may contain natural rubber latex, and this may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to latex. If Guillain-Barré syndrome occurred within 6 weeks of receiving an earlier vaccine containing tetanus toxoid, the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome may be higher after a later dose of this vaccine. Progressive or unstable neurologic conditions are reasons to defer this vaccination. Persons who had an Arthus-type hypersensitivity reaction after an earlier dose of a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine should not receive Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed unless at least 10 years have passed since the last dose of a tetanus toxoid containing vaccine. Syncope (fainting) can occur when injectable vaccines are given, including Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus vaccine. Procedures should be in place to prevent injury from falling and to manage syncopal reactions.
Contraindications
Don't give this vaccine to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction (for example, anaphylaxis) to any component of the Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus vaccine, or to any other vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid and pertussis antigen. It is also not to be given if the person had encephalopathy (for example, coma, decreased level of consciousness, or prolonged seizures) within 7 days of a previous vaccine containing pertussis antigen.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has yet established how safe or how effective the Tetanus + Diphtheria vaccine is in pregnant women.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Td Vaccine 0.5 ml
What is Td Vaccine 0.5 ml Injection?
Td Vaccine 0.5 ml Injection is a medicine that contains Tetanus + Diphtheria. It is made by Janata Traders. It belongs to the Vaccines group of medicines.
What is Td Vaccine used for?
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed is a booster vaccine. It gives active immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
What are the side effects of Td Vaccine?
The most common solicited injection site reactions within 0 to 14 days of getting the Tetanus + Diphtheria vaccine were as follows. In adolescents aged 11 to 17 years, they were pain (77.8%), swelling (20.9%) and erythema (20.8%).
Can I take Td Vaccine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has yet established how safe or how effective the Tetanus + Diphtheria vaccine is in pregnant women. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Can I take other medicines with Td Vaccine?
Some medicines can interact with Tetanus + Diphtheria, for example: Inactivated Influenza Vaccine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Td Vaccine is already among the lowest-priced brands of Tetanus + Diphtheria at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for Td Vaccine?
Td Vaccine is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.