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Tetanus - Vaccine

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Vaccine information

Immunization schedule

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Delay or do not give (contraindications)

Postimmunization symptoms and care

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Alternate Names : Immunization - Tetanus, Vaccine - Tetanus


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Call the primary health care provider if

  • Uncertain whether tetanus-containing immunization should be given (see delay or contraindications).
  • Complications or severe symptoms develop after tetanus immunization, including seizures; fever above 105 degrees F; difficulty breathing; or other signs of allergy, shock, or collapse; or uncontrolled crying that lasts for more than 3 hours at a time.
  • Other symptoms develop after the tetanus immunization.
  • There are other questions or concerns about tetanus immunization.


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Review Date : 7/29/2002
Reviewed By : Adam Ratner, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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