Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
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Quick Facts
About Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, four doses are recommended, with a fifth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.Tetanus 40IU Vaccine 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.
How It Works
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, four doses are recommended, with a fifth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.Tetanus 40IU Vaccine 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.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.
Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.
Composition of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
Uses of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
Key Benefits of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
- In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Tetanus 40IU Vaccine prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Tetanus 40IU Vaccine 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 eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Side Effects of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Tetanus 40IU Vaccine
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tetanus 40IU Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Information regarding the use of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Tetanus 40IU Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tetanus 40IU Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal