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Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine.

Dr. Tanikqua Moore reviewed this

22 years experience

Immunizes against

Whooping cough
Condition
Diphtheria
Condition

Side Effects

Common

Back pain
Drowsiness
Fever
Fatigue
Chills
Headache
Irritation at injection site
Joint pains
Nausea
Irritability
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Muscle weakness
Aching muscles
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Fever, high (over 103.5 F)
High fever
Swollen glands
Hypersensitivity
Paresthesia
Infantile spasm
Numbness or tingling
Drooping of one side of face
Convulsion
Droopy face

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