Question 1

how do i know if i should get a tetanus toxoid shot?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: If you are not aware of your tetanus vaccination, a blood test can determine your immunity not only against tetanus but also to other disease prevented by vaccines. If you had immunizations during infancy and received your booster when you were 4 - 5 years old, you may be protected. However, if you have not received a booster since that time, you definitely need a tetanus booster.

Question 2

yesterday someone scratched me with his nails ,do i need a tetanus toxoid , i got one injection of it last year?

Accepted Answer

Your protected: The shot last year will cover you for 9 more years. If you do a lot of gardening or landscape work some suggest a booster every 5 years, but that's an exception

Question 3

when should i take tetanus toxoid shot?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus booster: Tetanus vaccine is recommended every 10 years. Currently, the incidence of whooping has been increasing so if you need a tetanus booster, the current recommendation is to get tdap - tetanus combined with dipththeria and wooping cough (pertussis) vaccines.

Question 4

when i should repeat inj tetanus toxoid ?

Accepted Answer

Protection wears off: The protection provided by a tetanus shot usually provides ample levels of circulating antibody protection for up to ten years. After that point it fades & the person may develop tetanus if exposed. Protection from tetanus & several other bacteria based vaccines does not last as long as most viral vaccines & must be boosted periodically to maintain protection.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: tetanus toxoid?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot: Part of the modem tetanus nah it    which includes  3 components. Tetanus toxoid is the name for the component of the vaccine that leads to immunity to tetanus when injected into the arm.

Question 6

whats the difference between all the vaccines containing tetanus toxoid?

Accepted Answer

Pertussis or Not: There are currently 4 tetanus containing vaccines. Dtap and tdap protect against tetanus pertussis (whooping cough) and diptheria. Dt and td do not protect against pertussis.

Question 7

i received 3 shots of tetanus toxoid injection within the span of 4 years. i am worried about hyper immunization? will i be sick in future bcuz of it

Accepted Answer

No: All you had was a booster in of your immune system using vaccines. It will be prudent though to keep a record of your vaccines so that indication of need for protection in future will be more accurately determined based on your geographic location, type of exposure and your risk of acquiring infection.

Question 8

how long does one shot of tetanus toxoid last?

Accepted Answer

If &gt; 10 yrs U need 1: Tetanus protection from the primary or booster series will begin to decline over time. If it has been &gt; 10 years since your last tetanus booster, you should consider one at your convenience. If you are not protected a booster within 24hrs of a potential tetanus exposure will be necessary.Today we recommend the tdap which boosts your coverage against tetanus, pertussis and diphtheria.

Question 9

rigors without illness after tetanus toxoid. allergy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Allergic reactions to tetanus toxoid are uncommon, but they do occur.  True rigors (hard shaking chills) usually occur with episodes of bacteremia (bacteria in blood stream), and one possibility is that the multi-dose vial used for the vaccine was contaminated, or that the injection was not sterile, or that the lesion for which the vaccine was given was transiently infected.

Question 10

when is it appropriate to use tetanus toxoid in prophylactic treatment?

Accepted Answer

Odd question: Tetanus toxoid is routinely given every decade to maintain tetanus immunity.It is often combined with other vaccines tha benefit from a boost.

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