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2. Tetanus vaccine - Wikipedia

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   Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid (TT), is a toxoid vaccine used to prevent tetanus. [2] During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. [2] After three doses, almost everyone is initially immune, [2] but additional doses every ten years are recommended to maintain immunity. [3]

3. Vaccination schedule - Wikipedia

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   A vaccination schedule is a series of vaccinations, including the timing of all doses, which may be either recommended or compulsory, depending on the country of residence. A vaccine is an antigenic preparation used to produce active immunity to a disease , in order to prevent or reduce the effects of infection by any natural or "wild" pathogen ...

4. DPT vaccine - Wikipedia

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   Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of Pentacel, any type of ingredient of Pentacel, or any other diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pertussis-containing vaccine, inactivated poliovirus vaccine or H. influenzae type b vaccine. Encephalopathy within seven days of pertussis-containing vaccine.

5. What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles ... - AOL

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   The Tdap vaccine is recommended for preteens (ages 11 to 12), and every 10 years after that. “Obviously, the tetanus part is in case we are injured — we have a puncture wound, we step on a ...

6. Post-exposure prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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   Vaccination status Clean, minor wounds All other wounds Unknown or fewer than three doses of tetanus toxoid containing vaccine: Tdap and recommend catch-up vaccination: Tdap and recommend catch-up vaccination Tetanus immunoglobulin: Three or more doses of tetanus toxoid containing vaccine AND less than 5 years since last dose No indication: No ...

7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - Wikipedia

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   The ACIP was established in March 1964 by the US Surgeon General to assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, [2] it recommends licensed new vaccines to be incorporated into the routine immunization schedule, recommends vaccine formulations, and reviews older vaccines to consider revising its recommendations.

8. Cocooning (immunization) - Wikipedia

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   The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended cocooning with Tdap vaccine since 2005 and has continued to recommend this strategy for all those with expected close contact with infants. ACIP states that cocooning provides maximum protection to the infant beyond what is provided by maternal vaccination.

9. Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin - Wikipedia

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   Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin, also known as tetanus immune globulin (TIG) and tetanus antitoxin, is a medication made up of antibodies against the tetanus toxin. [1] It is used to prevent tetanus in those who have a wound that is at high risk, have not been fully vaccinated with tetanus toxoid , or have HIV/AIDS .