Tetanus Toxoid (5LF)
Dano-TT Vaccine 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.
Most 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 Dano-TT
5 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Dano-TT Vaccine is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dano-TT Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Dano-TT Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Information regarding the use of Dano-TT Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Dano-TT Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Dano-TT Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dano-TT Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Dano-TT Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dano-TT Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine 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. Dano-TT Vaccine works by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus.
Dano-TT Vaccine 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 Dano-TT Vaccine is missed, talk to your doctor and arrange another visit as soon as possible.
Various studies and trials have shown that Dano-TT Vaccine 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. Dano-TT Vaccine is also well tolerated. Any side effects that may be seen with this vaccine are usually minor and tend to resolve quickly.
