Tetanus & Diphtheria Toxoids Absorbed (Td)

Question 1

TYPE:

Answer 1

Inactive

Question 2

ROUTE:

Answer 2

IM

Question 3

INDICATIONS:

Answer 3

Prevention of tetanus and diphtheria in persons >= 7 yo

Question 4

DOSE:

Answer 4

0.5 mL

Question 5

OF DOSES:

Answer 5

1-3 doses

Question 6

FREQUENCY:

Answer 6

Give a Td booster every 10 yrs after a primary or normal childhood series has been completed.

For people unvaccinated or behind, complete a primary series with Td.

• • Doses for a primary series should be spaced at 0 mo, 1-2 mo, and 6-12 mo intervals
• • Substitute a one-time dose of Tdap for one of the doses in the series, preferably the first

Question 7

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Answer 7

Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component.

Question 8

PRECAUTIONS:

Answer 8

A) Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever
B) History of arthus reaction following a prior dose of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine
C) Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) within 6 wks after previous dose of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine

Question 9

ADVERSE REACTIONS:

Answer 9

Injection Site: pain, swelling, erythema

Systemic: headache, body ache/muscle weakness, and tiredness