TETANUS VACCINE, ATC CODE J07AM01

Tetanus Vaccine Adsorbed 0.5ml is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.

Tetanus Vaccine Adsorbed 0.5ml 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.USES OF TETANUS INJECTION

• Prevention of Tetanus

BENEFITS OF TETANUS INJECTIONIn Prevention of TetanusTetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Tetanus Vaccine Adsorbed 0.5ml prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Tetanus Vaccine Adsorbed 0.5ml should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.SIDE EFFECTS OF TETANUS INJECTIONMost 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 themCommon side effects of Tetanus

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Loss of appetite
• Fever