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Vaccines
- Chickenpox Vaccine
- Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccine (Td)
- Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP) (Adacel)
- Hepatitis A Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
- Mantoux Skin Test for Tuberculosis
- Meningitis Vaccine
- MMR Vaccine
Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccine (Td)
Tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria are serious diseases.
Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. It causes serious, painful spasms of all muscles and can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the patient cannot open his/her mouth or swallow. |
Diphtheria spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others and causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, or airway. It can lead to breathing problems, heart failure, paralysis, or death. |
Vaccination is the best way to protect against Tetanus and Diphtheria and a Td booster is needed every 10 years throughout life. Other vaccines may be given at the same time as the Td. The risks from the vaccine are much smaller than the risks associated with the diseases, and almost all people who get the Td have no problems with it. Some mild problems which might occur are soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. These symptoms usually start within hours to a day or two after vaccination and may persist 1-2 days. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen (non-asprin) may be used to reduce soreness.