Tetanus Booster Flashcards
1
Q
what is a tetanus booster
A
A vaccination therapy
2
Q
when is the tetanus vaccine given?
A
in childhood
3
Q
why is the booster vaccination beneficial
A
beneficial to ensure the patient will resist tetanus infection.
4
Q
what does the vaccine contain?
A
inactive vaccine
5
Q
why is there a need for a booster injection?
A
contains inactive vaccine, which induces a weaker immune response, and as such there is a need for a booster injection
6
Q
what does an inactive vaccine contain
A
An inactive vaccine contains virus/bacterial particles which are grown in the lab, but that have been killed using either heat or formaldehyde.
7
Q
what happens when the active vaccine is given?
A
In this case the booster should be given every ten years, although can be given within 2 days or the patient’s injury.
