Tetanus toxoid works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the tetanospasmin toxin produced by Clostridium tetani. When administered as a vaccine, the inactivated toxin (toxoid) prompts the body to recognize and mount an immune response without causing disease. This prepares the immune system to respond quickly and effectively if exposed to the actual toxin in the future. As a result, vaccination with tetanus toxoid helps prevent the onset of tetanus infection.
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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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Active immunity, specifically artificial active immunity, results from the injection of tetanus toxoid. This means that the body produces its own antibodies against the tetanus toxoid.
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TTI - Tetanus Toxoid Injection
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.
In the context of tetanus toxoid, "adsorbed" refers to the process of attaching the toxoid to a carrier substance, usually an aluminum salt. This enhances the immune response when the toxoid is administered as a vaccine, as it helps stabilize the toxoid and improve its effectiveness. The adsorbed form prompts a stronger and longer-lasting immune response, making the vaccine more effective in preventing tetanus.
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There is no mention of the animal that requires these injections which makes it difficult to determine dosage. The use of antitoxin or toxoid is not always indicated, especially if the patient is current on the tetanus vaccine.
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