About vaccine tetanus
Tetanus toxoid vaccine
Used for
- Prevents tetanus infection
- Booster vaccination after wounds when indicated
Usual adult dose
0.5 mL intramuscularly; schedule depends on vaccination history and wound management.
Usual dose in children
0.5 mL intramuscularly; routine childhood schedule uses multiple doses and boosters.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Mild fever
- Headache or tiredness
- Rare severe allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Do not give after a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- Delay during moderate or severe acute illness.
- Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty or facial swelling after vaccination.
- Wound prophylaxis may also require tetanus immune globulin, depending on wound and vaccination history.
Pregnancy
Inactivated vaccine; recommended during every pregnancy, usually at 27–36 weeks, to protect the newborn.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Immunosuppressive treatments 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.