Description
The tetanus vaccine is included in the recommended childhood and adult vaccination schedule. It defends against tetanus, often referred to as lockjaw, a bacterial infection. The tetanus vaccination is created by inactivating the tetanus toxin with a chemical. The inactivated toxin is known as a “toxoid.” The tetanus toxoid stimulates an immunological reaction to the toxin after injection, but it does not cause disease (tetanus), like the toxin does.
How To Use
- Five doses are advised during childhood (at the age of 2, 4, 6, 18 months and 2 years) with a sixth dose administered around adolescence.
- You must receive a booster shot every ten years throughout your life.
- If it has been over 5 years since you last got your booster, you may require an immediate booster injection if you have a wound that is dirty or difficult to clean.
- Inject into lateral mid-thigh or deltoid subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The vaccination should not be administered into the gluteal region or any other place where a significant nerve trunk may be present.
- The skin over the injection site should be cleaned with an appropriate germicide preceding injection. Aspirate after the needle has been inserted to check that it has not penetrated a blood vessel.
Expert Advice
- Vaccine should be given by injection into the muscle.
- Avoid taking vaccines if you have high fever.
- Vaccine should be given by a healthcare professional.
- You should not take a vaccine if you’re currently infected or ill.
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