About tetanus toxoid
Inactivated bacterial toxoid vaccine
Used for
- Prevents tetanus, usually as part of routine vaccination or wound management.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose, following the recommended vaccination or wound-management schedule.
Usual dose in children
Usually 0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose, following the routine childhood schedule or wound-management guidance.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Mild fever
- Headache or tiredness
- Muscle aches
Important warnings
- Do not give after a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- Defer during a severe acute illness; minor illness is usually not a reason to delay.
- A history of serious neurologic problems after a prior dose needs clinical review.
- Wound care may also require tetanus immune globulin, depending on vaccination history and wound type.
Pregnancy
Recommended when indicated, including during each pregnancy to protect the newborn; timing follows local guidelines.
Breastfeeding
Vaccination is generally compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Immune-suppressing treatments may reduce the vaccine response.
- Other vaccines can usually 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.