About This Product
<p data-start="0" data-end="134"><strong data-start="0" data-end="33">Adsorbed tetanus toxoid (ATT)</strong> is a <strong data-start="39" data-end="74">vaccine used to prevent tetanus</strong>, a serious disease caused by <em data-start="104" data-end="124">Clostridium tetani</em> bacteria.</p> <h3 data-start="136" data-end="151">Key points:</h3> <ul data-start="152" data-end="591"> <li data-start="152" data-end="275"> <strong data-start="154" data-end="164">Toxoid</strong>: The tetanus toxin is <strong data-start="187" data-end="215">inactivated (detoxified)</strong> so it cannot cause disease but still stimulates immunity. </li> <li data-start="276" data-end="441"> <strong data-start="278" data-end="290">Adsorbed</strong>: The toxoid is <strong data-start="306" data-end="341">bound (adsorbed) to an adjuvant</strong>, usually aluminum salts, which <strong data-start="373" data-end="404">enhance the immune response</strong> and make the vaccine more effective. </li> <li data-start="442" data-end="531"> <strong data-start="444" data-end="455">Purpose</strong>: It helps the body produce <strong data-start="483" data-end="530">protective antibodies against tetanus toxin</strong>. </li> <li data-start="532" data-end="591"> <strong data-start="534" data-end="552">Administration</strong>: Given by <strong data-start="563" data-end="590">intramuscular injection</strong>. </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="593" data-end="602">Uses:</h3> <ul data-start="603" data-end="764"> <li data-start="603" data-end="662"> Routine immunization (as part of DPT, DT, or Td vaccines) </li> <li data-start="663" data-end="699"> Booster doses to maintain immunity </li> <li data-start="700" data-end="764"> Post-exposure prophylaxis in case of injuries prone to tetanus </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="766" data-end="794">Schedule (general idea):</h3> <ul data-start="795" data-end="888"> <li data-start="795" data-end="824"> Primary series in childhood </li> <li data-start="825" data-end="888"> Booster every <strong data-start="841" data-end="853">10 years</strong> (or sooner after high-risk wounds) </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="890" data-end="905">Importance:</h3> <p data-start="906" data-end="1028">Tetanus has a <strong data-start="920" data-end="943">high mortality rate</strong>, but it is <strong data-start="955" data-end="998">completely preventable with vaccination</strong> like adsorbed tetanus toxoid.</p>
Medical Specifications
| Item Weight | 10kg |
| Refillability | No Refillable |
| Priscribtion | Does Not Require Prescription |
| Age Group | All |
| Item Use | Internal Use |
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