Td
A school-age booster against tetanus and diphtheria, without the pertussis part.
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Also known as: Td · Tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
Td boosts protection against tetanus and diphtheria in school-age children and adults. It leaves out the whooping cough component that Tdap includes. The Philippines uses it in its school-based programme, given in Grade 1 and again in Grade 7. Where a schedule offers a choice, health authorities increasingly prefer Tdap so the whooping cough booster is not missed.
What it protects against
When it's given
Ages follow India schedules. Your pediatrician may adjust timing for your child.
How it's given
Injection in the upper arm. This vaccine covers multiple infections in a single dose, reducing the number of separate injections needed at each visit.
Side effects & safety
Soreness and mild swelling at the injection site for a day or two, occasionally with a low fever.
Most babies have little or no reaction. Any soreness or fever tends to be brief.
When to call your doctor: if fever exceeds 40°C, lasts more than 2 days, or your child seems unusually unwell.
Alternatives & related vaccines
Common questions
Sources
- Tetanus vaccines: WHO position paper · WHO, 2017.
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