Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid, is a toxoid vaccine used to prevent tetanus,? a serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani.
1. Recommended doses: 5 as? childhood doses and 1 as adolescent dose
2. Booster shots every 10 years maintain immunity
3. Post-injury boosters recommended within 48 hours for those with outdated immunization
4. Pregnant women should stay up-to-date to prevent maternal/neonatal tetanus
5. Vaccine is safe, including during pregnancy and for those with HIV/AIDS
Common side effects:
1. Redness and pain at injection site (25-85%)
2. Fever, fatigue, and minor muscle pain (<10%)
TT Injection is to be 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.


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