The dangers of tetanus shots in children

Children's bodies are very fragile. Some hazards that will not appear in adults may appear in children, so parents must pay close attention to their children's abnormal conditions. Everyone knows that the side effects of tetanus vaccine on the human body are very obvious, and this side effect is more likely to be obvious after children receive tetanus vaccine. Today I will introduce to you the importance of tetanus vaccine for children.

1. If the subcutaneous test shows an allergy to tetanus antitoxin, you can choose to inject tetanus immunoglobulin. So what is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin is made from high-titer plasma or serum collected from healthy blood donors who have been immunized with hepatitis B vaccine and then tetanus toxoid. It is mainly used to prevent and treat tetanus, and is especially suitable for patients who have allergic reactions to tetanus antitoxin.

2. If you have an allergic reaction after receiving the tetanus vaccine, first observe the clinical manifestations. The incubation period generally ranges from one day to several months, usually 1-2 weeks. The typical symptoms of tetanus allergy are clenched jaws, rigidity and spasm of muscles all over the body and paroxysmal convulsions. In mild cases, the spasms are mild and the attacks are few in number, while in severe cases, the spasms are severe and the attacks are frequent.

Now we all know that children need to be vaccinated on time. There are many types of vaccines now. When it comes to tetanus vaccines, many parents are not sure whether it is necessary to vaccinate their children, and whether the children will experience side effects that harm their bodies after receiving the tetanus vaccine. Experts say that generally the side effects of regular vaccines are not serious and are all mild symptoms. Parents need to be careful not to choose irregular clinics for vaccination.

Are there any side effects to the tetanus vaccine?

Side effects of tetanus vaccine include convulsions, coma, vomiting, diarrhea and high fever, but they are relatively rare, accounting for less than 1% of those vaccinated.

1. Serious side effects of tetanus vaccine

Convulsions and coma, as well as brain damage are serious side effects of this vaccine. Severe allergic reactions may also include swelling of the mouth, difficulty breathing and wheezing, and possibly convulsions. But these side effects are extremely rare.

2. Moderate adverse reactions

Moderate side effects of the tetanus vaccine include vomiting, diarrhea, and high fever. Most cases are low-grade fevers, but occasionally they can exceed 39 degrees Celsius. These adverse reactions are rare.

3. Mild side effects

Mild side effects of tetanus vaccine include pain and redness and swelling at the injection site, which is also the most common adverse reaction. Other side effects include low-grade fever, headache, nausea, fatigue and muscle pain.

The tetanus vaccine is a very important vaccine because tetanus is unpredictable and can occur anywhere and at any time, making it very dangerous. However, there may be adverse reactions after the injection. Adverse reactions to tetanus vaccine include headache, fever and stomach pain, but they usually disappear within a few days and do not affect everyone. Serious adverse reactions include convulsions and coma, but are relatively rare, accounting for less than 1% of those vaccinated.

There are many vaccines that the state requires to be administered on time, and there are also some unplanned vaccines that parents can choose to vaccinate their children with. Tetanus vaccine is very necessary for children. Children have poor ability to resist external infections and are extremely susceptible to tetanus. As for side effects, as long as parents follow the doctor's instructions, there won't be too many side effects.