About tetanus toxid lf
Tetanus toxoid vaccine
Used for
- Prevention of tetanus through routine vaccination and booster doses
- Tetanus prevention after wounds, according to vaccination history and wound risk
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose; schedules depend on vaccination history and local guidance.
Usual dose in children
Usually 0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose; schedules depend on age, vaccination history, and local guidance.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Mild fever
- Headache or tiredness
- Rare severe allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Do not give to anyone with a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- Defer vaccination during a serious acute illness; minor illness is generally not a reason to delay.
- Tetanus-prone wounds may require tetanus immunoglobulin as well as vaccination.
- Follow local schedules and wound-management guidance.
Pregnancy
Inactivated vaccine; recommended during every pregnancy, usually at 27–36 weeks, to protect the newborn from pertussis when given as Tdap.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Immunosuppressive treatment may reduce vaccine response.
- Other vaccines can generally be given at the same visit, at separate injection sites.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.