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DPT vaccine for diphtheria, polio and tetanus have a few possible side effects/reactions
Local reaction at the site of injection these include:
Pain
Redness
Hardening of the skin
Swelling
Bruising
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
High temperature
Headache
These symptoms usually begin within 48 hours of the vaccination, lasting for 1-2 days.
Please bear in mind, that it may be different from person to person. One person may feel perfectly well after, another not so much.
I had a DPT vaccine today and i seem to be OK thankfully. The vaccine itself did not hurt but a very quick poke on the arm (honestly).
There is a little feeling of pressure at the point and a little hard to move but that's it, i had my vaccination approx 11 hours ago.
Hope this helps.
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What are anti tetanus serum drugs?
Anti-tetanus serum drugs are the medications which are injected as a vaccine to prevent a person from getting tetanus. The most commonly used drug is called tetanus toxoid.
What is the main action of anti tetanus serum?
It binds to the tetanus toxin in your blood, blocking the toxin's action on the body's systems. If you have completed your tetanus vaccine schedule, anti-tetanus serum is not required as your blood already contains the apparatus to produce this itself.
Anti tetanus serum is also known as?
Anti-tetanus serum is also known as tetanus immune globlulin. In the US, commercial brands available include HyperTet and BayTet. Blood from people who have been immunized with tetanus vaccine is processed to get the tetanus antibodies, which is injected to prevent tetanus in an un-immunized person.
Is horse serum used in tetanus vaccine?
No, and it never was. The tetanus vaccine only contains human immunoglobulin. There is something called tetanus anti-toxin that can be produced in horses or sheep. If you have a puncture wound and have never been immunized or it has been over 10 years since your last booster shot, your doctor may give you a shot of this antitoxin. It's like giving antivenom for a snakebite. This anti-toxin shot is NOT the same as the tetanus vaccine. It doesn't last long in your system, so it does not confer tetanus immunity.
What are the indications for anti tetanus vaccine?
The CDC has issued standard recommendations for the anti tetanus vaccine. keep in mind there is a difference between the vaccine (TD) and the immunoglobulin (TIG). If the individual has had 3 or more vaccinations in the past, then you would give the vaccination only if they had not received their last vaccination within the past 10 years (for non tetanus prone wounds) or 5 years (for tetanus prone wounds. he immunoglobulin (TIG) is given only to individuals with tetanus prone wounds who have had less than 3 previous vaccinations (or unknown status). Hope this helps. Shaun Cole
Does you need to have anti tetanus vaccine when you bitten dog again?
Only If it has been more than a year since last shot!
What is the difference of tetanus toxoid to anti-tetanus serum?
The best answer I have found relating to the "difference" between toxoid and anti serum or anti toxin revolves more around the reason for application. While both may give the same result, the reason for application of each is quite different. Toxoids are given with a view to preventing or avoiding infection. Anti-toxins and Anti-serums are given in medical emergency when it might otherwise be too late to save a life. So, Toxoid to avoid or Anti-toxin in need of quick fixin! Harvey
What immunizations are recommended for veterinary personnel?
The two most important vaccines for veterinary personnel are a current tetanus anti-toxin vaccine and pre-exposure rabies vaccination.
Indication of anti-tetanus serum?
prophylaxis and treatment of tetanus
What is the drug of choice if patient is anti tetanus serum positive?
Tetanus is caused by a toxin released by a bacterial organism. The serum contains antibodies to the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The antibodies inactivate the toxin in the blood stream and prevent an individual from experiencing tetanus.
Why anti tetatnus?
tetanus can kill, so it's important not to get tetanus.
Anti-tetanus serum adverse effect?
Side effects and Reactions: Some allergic reactions may be developed after administration of the serum. Short term reactions are developed immediately or in several hours after injection; an mid-term reactions are developeded on the 2nd-6th day after administering the serum. Remote or long term reactions might be developed in two weeks or later. These reactions have a symptoms of fever, itching or skin rashes, swelling joints, pains etc. Administering the serum with positive sensitivy test result may lead to anaphylactic shock.
