Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Tetanus Toxoid
Vial of 5ml Injection
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TT Injection is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
TT Injection is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
A series of three doses of 0.5 mL each, of Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed vaccine should be given intramuscularly; the second dose of 0.5 mL is given 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose; and the third dose of 0.5 mL is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of TT
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Loss of appetite
Fever
Contraindications : Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including thimerosal is a contraindication to receipt of Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed.
TT Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with TT Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of TT Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed vaccine is indicated for active immunization of children 7 years of age or older, and adults, against tetanus, wherever combined antigen preparations are not indicated. This vaccine should not be used for immunizing children below 7 years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: TETANUS TOXOID may interact with bronchodilators (formoterol), steroids (budesonide, prednisolone, prednisone, methylprednisone, betamethasone), drugs used to treat Hodgkin's disease (procarbazine), influenza virus vaccine.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of TT Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
TT Injection is given for the prevention of tetanus infection.
It is to be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any blood disorders before taking TT Injection.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking TT Injection.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What type of immunity does TT Injection provide?
TT Injection provides artificial active immunity. This type of immunity is generated when a dead or weakened version of the disease enters the body, causing an immune response which includes the production of antibodies. Vaccination with TT Injection helps to prevent the deadly disease, tetanus.
Q. What is a booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot?
A booster dose or booster vaccine or booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that may have to be administered periodically (usually once every few years) after completing the initial or primary vaccination against certain diseases. This helps to ‘boost’ your immunity against such diseases so that you are adequately protected against them.
Q. Is there a cure for tetanus?
There is no cure for tetanus once a person develops symptoms, just supportive treatment and management of complications can be done in a hospital setup. The best way to treat tetanus is its prevention through vaccination or immunization.
Q. How long does it take to show signs of tetanus after being exposed?
After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. The further the injury site is from the central nervous system, the longer the incubation period. The shorter the incubation period, the higher the risk of death.
