It prevents bacterial infection tetanus.
tetanus-vaccine
- Tetanus vaccine is advised for all infants and children, as well as preteens and teenagers and adults.
- If your skin has been injured and your tetanus vaccines are out of date, you may require a tetanus shot.
Contradications
Patients who are allergic to tetanus vaccine (a biological preparation to provide immunity against a specific disease), and those who have a body temperature more than 101 degrees fahrenheit or Guillain-Barre Syndrome (a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks your nerves).
Side effects
It may cause mild fever, joint pain, nausea (an urge to vomit), tiredness, itching, pain etc are some of its side effects. Rarely it may cause dizziness, vision disturbances etc.
Expert Advice
- Vaccine should be given by injection into the muscle.
- Avoid taking vaccines if you have high fever.
- Vaccine should be given by a healthcare professional.
- You should not take a vaccine if you're currently infected or ill.
FAQs
What does a tetanus shot prevent?
How do I know if I need a tetanus shot after a cut?
It depends when you received the last shot of tetanus vaccine and also on the object from which you got injured, was it clean or dirty.
How soon after a punctured wound should I get a tetanus shot?
A booster shot should be given within 48 hours of injury.
Where is tetanus injection given?
In infants and young children it is given on thigh muscle. In adults it is given in the muscle of the upper arm.
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