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    1. The Td vaccine protects against tetanus and diphtheria, both serious diseases. Tetanus enters through wounds, while diphtheria spreads person to person. 2. Td is recommended every 10 years for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults. It may also be given after certain injuries or burns. Another similar vaccine called Tdap provides additional protection against whooping cough. 3. People should tell their provider if they have had allergic reactions to previous vaccines or other health conditions before receiving the Td vaccine. Most people can be vaccinated even if they have a minor illness.

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    1. The Td vaccine protects against tetanus and diphtheria, both serious diseases. Tetanus enters through wounds, while diphtheria spreads person to person. 2. Td is recommended every 10 years for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults. It may also be given after certain injuries or burns. Another similar vaccine called Tdap provides additional protection against whooping cough. 3. People should tell their provider if they have had allergic reactions to previous vaccines or other health conditions before receiving the Td vaccine. Most people can be vaccinated even if they have a minor illness.

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    TD (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine:: What You Need To Know

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    1. The Td vaccine protects against tetanus and diphtheria, both serious diseases. Tetanus enters through wounds, while diphtheria spreads person to person. 2. Td is recommended every 10 years for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults. It may also be given after certain injuries or burns. Another similar vaccine called Tdap provides additional protection against whooping cough. 3. People should tell their provider if they have had allergic reactions to previous vaccines or other health conditions before receiving the Td vaccine. Most people can be vaccinated even if they have a minor illness.

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    VACCIN E INFORMATI ON STATE MENT

    Many vaccine information statements are

    Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine:


    available in Spanish and other languages.
    See www.immunize.org/vis

    What You Need to Know Hojas de información sobre vacunas están


    disponibles en español y en muchos otros
    idiomas. Visite www.immunize.org/vis

    1. Why get vaccinated? 3. T


     alk with your health care
    provider
    Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria.
    Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting
    Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.
    the vaccine:
    Diphtheria spreads from person to person.
    ‚‚Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose
    ‚‚TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the
    of any vaccine that protects against tetanus or
    muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health
    diphtheria, or has any severe, life-threatening
    problems, including being unable to open the
    allergies
    mouth, having trouble swallowing and breathing,
    ‚‚Has ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (also
    or death.
    called “GBS”)
    ‚‚DIPHTHERIA (D) can lead to difficulty breathing,
    ‚‚Has had severe pain or swelling after a previous
    heart failure, paralysis, or death.
    dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus
    or diphtheria
    2. Td vaccine In some cases, your health care provider may decide
    to postpone Td vaccination until a future visit.
    Td is only for children 7 years and older, adolescents,
    and adults. People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be
    vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill
    Td is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years, should usually wait until they recover before getting
    or after 5 years in the case of a severe or dirty wound Td vaccine.
    or burn.
    Your health care provider can give you more
    Another vaccine, called “Tdap,” may be used instead information.
    of Td. Tdap protects against pertussis, also known
    as “whooping cough,” in addition to tetanus and
    diphtheria.
    Td may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

    U.S. Department of
    Health and Human Services
    Centers for Disease
    Control and Prevention
    4. Risks of a vaccine reaction 6. T
     he National Vaccine Injury
    ‚‚Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given,
    Compensation Program
    mild fever, headache, feeling tired, and nausea,
    The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
    vomiting, diarrhea, or stomachache sometimes
    (VICP) is a federal program that was created to
    happen after Td vaccination.
    compensate people who may have been injured by
    People sometimes faint after medical procedures, certain vaccines. Claims regarding alleged injury or
    including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel death due to vaccination have a time limit for filing,
    dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. which may be as short as two years. Visit the VICP
    website at www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation or
    As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance call 1-800-338-2382 to learn about the program and
    of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other about filing a claim.
    serious injury, or death.

    7. How can I learn more?


    5. W
     hat if there is a serious
    problem? ‚‚Ask your health care provider.
    ‚‚Call your local or state health department.
    An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated ‚‚Visit the website of the Food and Drug
    person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a Administration (FDA) for vaccine package
    severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face inserts and additional information at
    and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines.
    dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person ‚‚Contact the Centers for Disease Control and
    to the nearest hospital. Prevention (CDC):
    --Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or
    For other signs that concern you, call your health --Visit CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
    care provider.
    Adverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine
    Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your
    health care provider will usually file this report, or
    you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS website at
    www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS
    is only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff
    members do not give medical advice.

    Vaccine Information Statement 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-26 OFFICE


    USE
    Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine 8/6/2021 ONLY

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