Tetanus Shots

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vaccine
gptkbp:administeredBy Intramuscular injection
gptkbp:alternativeName TT shot
Tdap (when combined with diphtheria and pertussis)
Tetanus vaccine
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:WHO
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:boosterInterval Every 10 years
gptkbp:broadcastOn Booster every 10 years
Primary series in childhood
gptkbp:combines gptkb:Diphtheria_vaccine
gptkb:Pertussis_vaccine
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Tetanus_toxoid
gptkbp:contraindication Severe allergic reaction to previous dose
gptkbp:developedBy Pierre Descombey
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetanus Shots
gptkbp:introducedIn 1920s
gptkbp:prevention gptkb:Tetanus
gptkbp:recommendation Adults
Children
Pregnant women
gptkbp:requires Wound management
gptkbp:sideEffect Fever
Fatigue
Soreness at injection site
gptkbp:storage 2-8°C
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Post-exposure_prophylaxis
Routine immunization programs
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines Yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4