Tetanus - Vaccine

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Delay or do not give (contraindications)

If a child is sick with something more serious than a mild cold, DTaP may be delayed until the child is better.

If a child has had any of the following after an earlier DTaP, consult with the health care provider before the child receives another injection of the vaccine:

• Seizures within 3 to 7 days after injection
• Any serious brain problem within 7 days after injection
• Worsening of seizures or other brain problem (at any time)
• Mouth, throat, or face swelling (serious allergy) within a few hours after injection
• Difficulty breathing (serious allergy) within a few hours after injection
• Temperature of 105 degrees F or higher within 2 days after injection
• Shock or collapse within 2 days after injection
• Persistent, uncontrolled crying that lasts for more than 3 hours at a time within 2 days after injection