DT Vaccine
Mechanism :
It is a sterile uniform suspension of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. It is given as an immunoprophylaxis against diphtheria and tetanus in children who have a contraindication to pertussis vaccine.
Indication :
- Immuno-prophylaxis against diphtheria and tetanus in children who have a contraindication to pertussis vaccine.
Contraindications :
Hypersensitivity to any component.
Dosing :
Under 7 years:
0.5 ml IM in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. Booster dose at 18 months and 5 years.
Above 7 years:
2 initial doses of 0.5 ml intramuscularly one month apart and third dose six months later.
Booster dose:
0.5 ml every 10 years for those who have completed primary immunization.
Adverse Effect :
Hypersensitivity to any component.
Erythema, induration at the injection site, fever, fatigue and drowsiness, hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria, pruritus, and face edema, anaphylactoid reactions), headache, paresthesia, dizziness, syncope, and convulsions.
Hepatic Dose :
No dosage adjustments are recommended.