Vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria in adults and children: indications and side effects

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Throughout life, a person needs to be vaccinated against this infectious disease. To the child, starting from 3 months, the inoculation is carried out repeatedly. In adulthood, the vaccine is repeatedly injected every 10 years. This is the only way to prevent a deadly infectious disease, the treatment of which is not. Read all the nuances below. Do

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The vaccine is equally necessary at any age. Adsorbed diphtheria-tetanus in small doses - decoding of the vaccine ADSM.The schedule of repeated vaccinations is made for each person by age. The vaccine against tetanus is developed on the principle of introducing into the body weakened toxins of harmful bacteria. They retain their immunogenic properties, provoking the production of specific antibodies. This leads to the development of the ability to kill tetanus and diphtheria. A security mechanism is created.

Vaccination against tetanus is extremely important, since the disease affects the central nervous system and often ends in tragedy. Combined vaccinations are common. In addition to ADSM, which has a double action, DTP is practiced with the third component - against pertussis. Good compatibility gives more combinations, for example, aimed, including, on the prevention of poliomyelitis.

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Diphtheria and tetanus vaccination is dangerous

After the injection of ADSM, a number of side effects are inevitable, for example, tetanus vaccination hurts. Even in the first hours after it, a runny nose, a fever, a significant malaise, and redness in the area of ​​injection can appear. All this indicates the launch of the process of developing immunity and creating a powerful protective system of the body.

Side effects of vaccination can be mild or severe, it depends on the condition of the body. All the symptoms of the ailment pass themselves no later than in two days. Complications are possible, but according to statistics, they occur in two cases out of a hundred thousand. The dangerous consequences of ADAM vaccination are:

  • is a strong manifestation of allergy;
  • encephalitis;
  • meningitis.

ADSM is incompatible with alcohol. From him refuse for two days before the vaccination and at least three days must pass after the vaccination. You can drink weak drinks. You can return to stronger ones in a week. Otherwise, you risk increasing the power of side effects. You can wash after vaccination if necessary, but a quick shower is appropriate, not a hot bath.

To whom is contraindicated the injection from tetanus

Rapid manifestations of allergies or neurological disorders caused by vaccination are grounds for the absolute prohibition of such vaccination. Other contraindications are temporary and serve only as a signal to postpone the injection of tetanus prick. A few list of restrictions:

  • any infectious or viral disease of acute form( ARI, ARVI, etc.);
  • allergy, asthma, diathesis, eczema;
  • fever, chills;
  • immunity deficit;
  • pregnancy or lactation in women.

Prevention of tetanus

Remember how much a tetanus vaccine works. Immunity developed under its influence lasts up to 10 years. The frequency of recurrence of the vaccination is calculated in this interval from the moment of the last "childhood" vaccination. In any clinic or trauma unit, an anti-tetanus prick is done for free. You can apply to a private center, where the cost of vaccination for this infectious disease on average is 1500 rubles.

Emergency tetanus prophylaxis is also being practiced. It is carried out when a person receives serious injuries that threaten infection, not later than 20 days after the occurrence of damage. There are two options where the tetanus is vaccinated: in the area under the scapula and in the buttock or the outer thigh. Injection intramuscular, dosage of toxoid - 0.5 ml.

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Reviews

Veronica, 37 years old : Did an emergency vaccination after a fracture when she got into a terrible accident. Has transferred a vaccine against a tetanus sredne. They chopped under the scapula, then there was a lump on the spot for two days, felt unwell, as during the flu. On the third day, everything passed. I heard from doctors about how terrible tetanus is. I will undergo scheduled vaccinations, I see in it only benefit and no harm, about which many say.

Nina, 45 years old : I do not understand people who are against vaccinations. I have three children, they were vaccinated in time. My relatives observe the vaccination schedule, and are alive and well. I do not see any negative influence. And with a case from the side, when a person who refused a tetanus vaccine died, I came across. This is scary.

Nikolai, 29 years old : I read somewhere that alcohol will not cause any harm after a tetanus shot. It is not true. My father decided after a routine vaccination not to deny himself "pleasure", as a result, the side reactions were so strong! The temperature was 40, terrible pain, hands were taken away for a week. Do not neglect this rule!

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