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    DRUGSTUDY Tetanustoxoid

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    This document provides information about the tetanus toxoid vaccine. It lists the generic and brand names, classification as an EPI vaccine for tetanus prevention in children and adults, dosage recommendations for primary immunization series and booster shots every 10 years, administration via intramuscular injection, and potential mild side effects like fever, joint pain, nausea and injection site reactions. Nursing responsibilities are outlined as observing the rights of medication administration, monitoring vital signs, allowing the patient to lie down if nausea occurs, educating on increasing fluids to prevent dehydration, and informing them of possible injection site pain and tenderness.

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    This document provides information about the tetanus toxoid vaccine. It lists the generic and brand names, classification as an EPI vaccine for tetanus prevention in children and adults, dosage recommendations for primary immunization series and booster shots every 10 years, administration via intramuscular injection, and potential mild side effects like fever, joint pain, nausea and injection site reactions. Nursing responsibilities are outlined as observing the rights of medication administration, monitoring vital signs, allowing the patient to lie down if nausea occurs, educating on increasing fluids to prevent dehydration, and informing them of possible injection site pain and tenderness.

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    This document provides information about the tetanus toxoid vaccine. It lists the generic and brand names, classification as an EPI vaccine for tetanus prevention in children and adults, dosage recommendations for primary immunization series and booster shots every 10 years, administration via intramuscular injection, and potential mild side effects like fever, joint pain, nausea and injection site reactions. Nursing responsibilities are outlined as observing the rights of medication administration, monitoring vital signs, allowing the patient to lie down if nausea occurs, educating on increasing fluids to prevent dehydration, and informing them of possible injection site pain and tenderness.

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    DRUGSTUDY Tetanustoxoid

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    This document provides information about the tetanus toxoid vaccine. It lists the generic and brand names, classification as an EPI vaccine for tetanus prevention in children and adults, dosage recommendations for primary immunization series and booster shots every 10 years, administration via intramuscular injection, and potential mild side effects like fever, joint pain, nausea and injection site reactions. Nursing responsibilities are outlined as observing the rights of medication administration, monitoring vital signs, allowing the patient to lie down if nausea occurs, educating on increasing fluids to prevent dehydration, and informing them of possible injection site pain and tenderness.

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    Name: Micaela Andrea C.

    Cielo Date:
    Year & Section: BS Nursing

    Tetanus Toxoid
    Generic Name Tetanus Toxoid
    Brand Name

    Classification EPI vaccine, Anti-tetanus


    Indication Prevention against tetanus in childen and adult.
    Contraindication Hypersensitivity, febrile illness and other acute infections, patient with low
    immune response.
    Dosage Adult Primary Immunization - Series of three doses: 0.5 mL IM of tetanus toxoid
    adsorbed once, followed by a second dose 4 to 8 weeks later, and the third dose
    given 6 to 12 months after the second dose.

    Routine Booster injection: 0.5 mL IM of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or 0.5 mL IM


    or subcutaneously of tetanus toxoid given 10 years after completion of primary
    immunization and every 10 years thereafter. If a dose is given sooner as part of
    wound management, the next booster is not needed for 10 years thereafter.

    Child >=7 years Primary Immunization - Series of three doses: 0.5 mL IM of


    tetanus toxoid adsorbed once, followed by a second dose 4to 8 weeks later, and
    the third dose given 6 to 12 months after the second dose.

    Routine Booster injection: 0.5 mL IM of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or 0.5 mL IM


    or subcutaneously of tetanus toxoid given 10 years after completion of primary
    immunization and every 10 years thereafter. If a dose is given sooner as part of
    wound management, the next booster is not needed for 10 years thereafter
    Availability

    Route Intramuscular
    Mechanism of
    Tetanus toxoid adsorbed induces active immunity to tetanus antigen by
    Action
    stimulating the immune system to produce specific antitoxin
    Drug Interaction
    Side Effects Occasional: mild fever, joint pain, muscle aches, nausea,tiredness, general
    ill feeling, lightheadedness, or injection site reactions (pain itching
    swelling tenderness redness or a lump).

    Adverse Effects

    Nursing
    - Observe the 12 rights in giving the medication
    Responsibilities
    - Monitor vital signs.
    - Allow the patient to lie down to prevent vomiting.
    - Educate the patient to increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
    - Educate patient that pain and tenderness in the injection site may
    occur.

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