TD Vaccine Injection

Category: Vaccine / Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoid
Form: Injectable solution (intramuscular)

Uses:

• Provides protection against tetanus and diphtheria in adolescents and adults.

• Administered as a booster every 10 years or after injury if the last dose was more than 5 years ago.

• Helps prevent life-threatening infections caused by Clostridium tetani (tetanus) and Corynebacterium diphtheriae (diphtheria).

Mechanism of Action:

• Contains inactivated toxins (toxoids) from tetanus and diphtheria bacteria.

• Stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies without causing disease.

• Provides active immunity, allowing the body to respond rapidly to future exposure.

Administration:

• Given intramuscularly, usually in the upper arm (deltoid muscle).

• Typically administered as a single booster dose in adults and adolescents.

• Can be co-administered with other vaccines if needed.

Side Effects:

• Common: mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; low-grade fever; fatigue.

• Less common: headache, muscle aches.

• Rare: severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), neurological complications (extremely rare).

Precautions:

• Avoid vaccination in individuals with severe allergic reactions to a previous dose.

• Use caution in people with moderate or severe illness at the time of vaccination.

• Monitor for any adverse reactions after injection, especially in those with a history of allergies.

Summary:
The TD Vaccine Injection is used to protect adolescents and adults against tetanus and diphtheria by stimulating the immune system to produce protective antibodies. It is administered intramuscularly, typically as a booster, and is generally safe with mild side effects such as injection site pain or low-grade fever. Severe reactions are rare, but precautions are taken for individuals with a history of allergies.