Tetanus

Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed 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 Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed helps to prevent the deadly disease, tetanus.

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.

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.

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.

Tetanus symptoms involve tightening of muscles of the body and causing a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.

Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts regarding the vaccination.

If a scheduled vaccination booster dose of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.

Various studies and trials have shown that Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed is a safe and effective vaccine. Hence, it has been approved for use and recommended by various medical organizations and doctors all around the world. By preventing life-threatening diseases like tetanus, it has proven to be of immense benefit. Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Adsorbed is also well tolerated. Any side effects that may be seen with this vaccine are usually minor and tend to resolve quickly.