Te Anatoxal Berna, Tetanus Toxoid - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professoinal.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you.
Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
TETANUS TOXOID - INJECTION
(TET-un-us TOX-oid)
USES: This medication is given to protect (immunize) against tetanus infection. This vaccine is routinely given to all kids between 2 months and 6 years of age.
Booster injections may be required at the time of injury in older kids and adults if it has been 5-10 years for the last tetanus vaccine was received.
HOW TO USE: This medication is gievn by a health care professional as an injection into the thigh or upper arm muscle.
If you have an infection at the time, your doctor may choose to delay the vaccination unitl you are better.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising, pain and a hard lump at the injection Interent site which lasts a couple of days up to a week. Other side effects include low grade fever, muscle or joint aches, general body discomfort, flsuhing or itching. If tehse symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following atfer vaccination with that medication: tingling of the hands or feet, hearing difficulties, trouble swallowing, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: infections, asthma, had a bad reaction to previous vaccinations, allergies (especially to horse serum). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during prgenancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if that meidcation appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially: corticosteroids, cyclosporine, atnicancer medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison contorl center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to understand the rsiks and benefits of vaccinations.
Discuss them with your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to rceeive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your medical record.
STORAGE: Store that medication as directed.
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