Tetraxim Vaccine
Tetraxim Vaccine is administered by injection to infants and toddlers starting from the age of 2 months. Primary vaccination involves giving the injection at an interval of one month three times, usually at the age of 2, 3, and 4 months. The primary vaccination is followed by a booster dose 1 year after the primary injection during the second year of life. Make sure the child turns up for all the doses to get the full benefit of the vaccine. It should be given by a doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. Do not try to administer this medicine at home by yourself.
Tetraxim Vaccine
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Tetraxim Vaccine is a vaccine to protect infants and toddlers against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio. It helps develop immunity against the mentioned diseases by initiating a mild infection.
Tetraxim Vaccine is administered by injection to infants and toddlers starting from the age of 2 months. Primary vaccination involves giving the injection at an interval of one month three times, usually at the age of 2, 3, and 4 months. The primary vaccination is followed by a booster dose 1 year after the primary injection during the second year of life. Make sure the child turns up for all the doses to get the full benefit of the vaccine. It should be given by a doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. Do not try to administer this medicine at home by yourself.
The most common side effects of this vaccine include loss of appetite, nervousness, irritability, abnormal crying, somnolence, headache, vomiting, myalgia, injection site reactions, fever, and malaise. It may also cause other side effects such as insomnia, sleep disturbances, and diarrhea. Consult the doctor if they are bothering you or do not go away. Before injecting this vaccine, tell the doctor if the child has any other medical conditions or is on any medications. This will make sure the safety of the child.
03Uses
Prevention of Diphtheria
Prevention of Tetanus
Prevention of Pertussis
Polio
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Tetraxim Vaccine is a vaccine that is used in the treatment of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Tetraxim Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. You should never self-administer this medicine. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In Prevention of Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Tetraxim Vaccine is a vaccine that helps prevent tetanus. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against Tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In Prevention of Pertussis
Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection from Pertussis. Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. You should never self-administer this medicine. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In Polio
Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection against poliovirus. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. You should never self-administer this medicine. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.show moreshow less
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
Diarrhea
Sleep disturbance
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Feeling of discomfort
Fever
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Muscle pain
Vomiting
Headache
Sleepiness
Unusual crying
Irritability
Nervousness
Loss of appetite
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tetraxim Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetraxim Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tetraxim Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Tetraxim Vaccine is not for use in adults.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tetraxim Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tetraxim Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tetraxim Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
References
Sources and references
Tetraxim . Mumbai, Maharashtra: Sanofi Pasteur India Private Limited; 2015. view
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