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Generic: Tetanus toxoid (Absorbed Tetanus) Vaccine

Form: Injection 40IU/0.5ml

Indication

For the active immunization of infants, children 7 years of age or older and adults against, tetanus, wherever combined antigen preparations are not indicated. For the prevention of neonatal tetanus in infants by immunizing women of childbearing age or infants born of unvaccinated pregnant women. Those who are liable to be exposed to, tetanus infection, and persons engaged in outdoor activities e.g. gardeners, agricultural, veterinary, athletes, industrial, sewage, road and outdoor workers, etc.

Administration

IM injection only. Do not administer IV. Use subcutaneous route in bleeding disorders. Adults and older children should be given IM in deltoid muscle. For infants should be given IM in anterior lateral aspect of the upper thigh. Shouldnot be given in gluteal areas.

Adult Dose

$4c

Child Dose

Primary immunization for persons 7 years of age and older: A series of three doses of 0.5 ml each, of adsorbed tetanus vaccine should be given intramuscularly; First dose: At appropriate date, Second dose: 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose, Third dose: 6 to 12 months after the second dose. Children older than 7 years who did not complete primary immunization series (e.g., previously received only two doses of DTaP or DTP) need to receive only one dose of tetanus toxoid adsorbed vaccine to complete the primary series of tetanus. Interruption of the recommended schedule with a delay between doses does not interfere with the final immunity achieved with adsorbed tetanus vaccine. There is no need to start the series over again, regardless of the time elapsed between doses. Routine booster injections: To maintain adequate protection, a booster dose of 0.5 ml of adsorbed tetanus vaccine every 10 years thereafter is recommended.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including thiomersal, is a contraindication. This vaccine is contraindicated in patients with previous hypersensitivity to any tetanus-containing vaccine. Tetanus toxoid vaccination should be defferred during the course of any febrile illness or acute infection. A minor febrile illness such as a mild upper respiratory infection should not preclude immunization.

Mode of Action

Tetanus toxoid adsorbed induces active immunity to the tetanus antigen by stimulating the immune system to produce specific antitoxin. They are not indicated for the treatment of active tetanus infection.