Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids - Systemic
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects
Before Receiving This Vaccine
In deciding to use a vaccine, the chance of using the vaccine must be weighed
against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make.
For DT and Td, the following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, DT, or Td. Also tell
your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances,
such as preservatives.
Pregnancy care
This vaccine has not been shown to cause birth defects
or other problems. Immunization of a pregnant woman can prevent
her newborn baby from getting tetanus at birth.
Breast-feeding problem
This vaccine has not been shown to cause problems
in nursing babies.
Use for Children
For infants up to 6 weeks of age, use of DT or Td
is not recommended.For infants and children 6 weeks up to 7 years of age, Td is not recommended.
DT is using instead.
For children 7 years of age and older, DT is not recommended. Td is using
instead.
Elderly care
DT is not recommended. Td is using instead. Td is
not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than
it does in adults people. However, Td may be slightly less effective in older
people than in adults people.
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical problems may effect
the use of DT or Td. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other
medical problems, especially:
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Fever
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Infection or illness - severe Use of DT or Td may make the
condition worse or may increase the risk of side effects
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