Bv Tetvac Vaccine

Composition

Tetanus toxoid vaccine (adsorbed) (strength/potency as per pack; usually 5 LF per 0.5 mL)

Uses of Bv Tetvac Vaccine

Prevention of tetanus in routine immunization and booster dosing; tetanus prophylaxis after wounds/injuries as per immunization status

• •Prevents tetanus
• •Provides booster protection after injuries
• •Builds long-term immunity when schedule is completed

How it works

Tetanus toxoid is an inactivated toxin that stimulates the immune system to produce protective antibodies. These antibodies neutralize tetanus toxin if exposed later, preventing disease.

Directions for use

Administered IM by a healthcare professional (usually deltoid in adults/older children, anterolateral thigh in infants). Follow national immunization schedule or doctor advice; may be given as wound prophylaxis with/without tetanus immunoglobulin depending on case.

Side effects

Common side effects of Bv Tetvac Vaccine may include:

• •Injection site pain
• •redness
• •swelling
• •mild fever
• •headache
• •fatigue
• •body ache

Warnings & precautions

Do not use in patients with severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or vaccine component. Defer in acute severe illness/fever. Syncope can occur after injection; observe briefly. Keep emergency treatment available for anaphylaxis.