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Tetanus Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Tetanus (tetanus toxoid) Toxoid is indicated for booster injection only for persons 7 years of age or older against tetanus (tetanus toxoid) . This vaccine is NOT indicated for primary immunization.
Primary immunization schedule for children under 7 years of age (prior to seventh birthday) should consist of five doses of a vaccine containing tetanus toxoid (tetanus (tetanus toxoid) toxoid) . The initial three doses are given as Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid (tetanus (tetanus toxoid) toxoid) s and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (DTaP) vaccine, administered intramuscularly a...
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Tetanus Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is given to provide protection (immunity) against tetanus (lockjaw) in adults and children 7 years or older. Vaccination is the best way to protect against this life-threatening disease. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies). Tetanus vaccine is usually first given to infants with 2 other vaccines for diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis) in a series of 3 injections. This medication is usually used as a "booster" vaccine after this first series. Closely follow the vaccination schedule provided by the doctor.
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