What Alternate Names Are There For Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid? Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoid, Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoids
How is Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid (Dip/tet Toxoid Pedi - Inj) Pronounced? dip-THEER-ee-uh AND TET-un-us TOX-oids (pee-dee-AT-rick
Who is the Manufacturer of Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid? Aventis Pasteur
What is Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Used For? Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria and tetanus disease in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.
How To Use Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid is injected into a muscle by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thigh muscle. This vaccination is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 or 18 months of age as indicated in the recommended immunization schedule for infants and children. If you have an infection at the time, your doctor may choose to delay the vaccination until you are better. Booster injections may be required at the time of injury in older children and adults if it has been 5-10 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received.
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Side Effects
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising, pain and a hard lump at the injection site which lasts a few days up to a week. Other side effects include low grade fever, chills, headache, muscle or joint aches, general body discomfort, flushing or itching. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if any of the following occur after vaccination with Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid: tingling of the hands or feet, rapid heart rate, high fever, trouble swallowing, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Precautions
Tell your doctor of: all illnesses, infections, reactions to a previous vaccination, allergies.
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: steroids, cyclosporine, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, anti-cancer medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Missed Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Dose
It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your medical record.
Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid Storage
Store Diphtheria/tetanus Toxoid as directed.
