Betatnus Vaccine
Betatnus Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.
Betatnus Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Betatnus Vaccine is used as a vaccination to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended.
Betatnus Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the vaccination doses. For the vaccine to be most effective, it is important to get the vaccination booster injection every 10 years.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the site of vaccination injection (such as pain, swelling, and redness), fever, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
03Uses
Prevention of Tetanus
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Betatnus Vaccine is used for vaccination against tetanus. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Betatnus Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Tetanus
Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Betatnus Vaccine prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Betatnus Vaccine should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 2 months of age. Vaccination booster doses are recommended for everyone almost every 10 years. After being exposed, the incubation period varies from 3 to 21 days, with an average of eight days. It can be given after exposure too to make sure the individual is safe. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Fever
Loss of appetite
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Betatnus Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betatnus Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betatnus Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Betatnus Vaccine is not intended for use in adults.
Driving:SAFE
Betatnus Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betatnus Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betatnus Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betatnus Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betatnus Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Betatnus Vaccine is given for the prevention of tetanus infection.
It is to be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any blood disorders before taking Betatnus Vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking Betatnus Vaccine.
References
Sources and references
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher’s & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 194-05.
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Mayo Clinic. Tetanus Toxoid . view
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