Toxoids are inactivated toxins from pathogens. They are used to stimulate the production of antibodies. Though many pathogens are not harmful themselves, the toxins they are produce cause sickness. Toxoids can be used to protect the body against such illnesses. Both tetanus and diphtheria immunization use toxoids.
Tetanus Toxoid Tetanus Toxoid
The drug classification of tetanus toxoid is a vaccine. Tetanus toxoid works by helping the body to build up immunity to tetanus.
Why was antitoxin given instead of a booster shot of tetanus toxoid?
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When a 30 year old is given the tetanus toxoid administered by a physicians assistant the CPT code is 90714. The tetanus toxoid is an immunization.
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Adults should be immunized at 10 year intervals with Td (tetanus-diphtheria) toxoid. A toxoid is a bacterial toxin that is treated to make it harmless but still can induce immunity to the disease.
This type of vaccine, which is most notably provided against tetanus, will fight any viruses that might have already been introduced into the body. Tetanus toxoid is often given following trauma to the skin.
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