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Vaccines and immunoglobulins

Tetanus-diphtheria vaccine (Td)

Prescription neededVaccines and immunoglobulins
Comes as:Vaccine

Usual adult dose

Given by a health worker as an injection into the muscle. Pregnant women never vaccinated before: first dose at the first antenatal visit, second dose at least 4 weeks later, then further doses as advised (5 doses give long-term protection). After a dirty wound, a booster may be needed.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

  • pain
  • redness or swelling at the injection site
  • mild fever
  • tiredness

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

  • severe allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat
  • difficulty breathing)
  • very large painful swelling of the arm

Do not take it, or take care, if

  • Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose
  • High fever on the day (wait until better; a mild cold is not a reason to delay)
  • It is safe and recommended in pregnancy

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. X

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.