About vaccine tetanus toxoid
Tetanus toxoid vaccine
Used for
- Prevention of tetanus in people needing routine or catch-up vaccination
- Prevention after wounds when vaccination history or wound risk requires it
Usual adult dose
0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose; primary series and boosters depend on vaccination history and local guidance.
Usual dose in children
0.5 mL intramuscularly per dose; childhood schedules use combination vaccines and vary by age and country.
Common side effects
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever, headache, or tiredness
- Occasional muscle aches
Important warnings
- Do not give to anyone with a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component.
- Defer during moderate or severe acute illness; mild illness is generally not a reason to delay.
- A history of certain severe reactions after a tetanus-containing vaccine may affect further doses.
- Wound care may also require tetanus immune globulin, depending on wound and vaccination history.
Pregnancy
Recommended when indicated, including during pregnancy as part of routine vaccination or wound management.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Immunosuppressive treatments may reduce the immune response.
- May be given with other vaccines at separate injection sites.
- Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders can increase injection-site bleeding risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.