DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID

Drug Name: DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID DESCRIPTION:
DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS COMBINED (PEDIATRIC) - INJECTION (dip-THEER-ee-uh AND TET-un-us TOX-oids (pee-dee-AT-rick)

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID SIDE EFFECTS:
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising, pain and a hard lump at the injection site which lasts a few days up to a week. Other side effects include low grade fever, chills, headache, muscle or joint aches, general body discomfort, flushing or itching. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if any of the following occur after vaccination with DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID: tingling of the hands or feet, rapid heart rate, high fever, trouble swallowing, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID:
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID: DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID is injected into a muscle by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thigh muscle. This vaccination is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 or 18 months of age as indicated in the recommended immunization schedule for infants and children. If you have an infection at the time, your doctor may choose to delay the vaccination until you are better. Booster injections may be required at the time of injury in older children and adults if it has been 5-10 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID USES:
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria and tetanus disease in children from 2 months of age up to seven years of age.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor of: all illnesses, infections, reactions to a previous vaccination, allergies.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: steroids, cyclosporine, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, anti-cancer medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID NOTES:
There are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your health care provider will determine the most appropriate one(s) to use. Use only the intramuscular route. Inform your doctor of all previous reactions to any vaccines. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care provider.

MISSED DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID DOSE:
It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your medical record.

DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID STORAGE:
Store DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID as directed.