infectious diseases
Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Vaccine
Adverse Effects of Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Vaccine
Adverse effects are rare and are mostly attributable to the pertussis component. They include the following: Encephalopathy within 7 days A seizure, with or without fever, within 3 days ≥ 3 hours of persistent, severe, inconsolable screaming or crying within 48 hours Collapse or shock within 48 hours Temperature of≥40.5°C, unexplained by another cause, within 48 hours Immediate severe or anaphylactic reaction to the vaccine If the pertussis vaccine is contraindicated, a combined Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine is available without the pertussis component. Mild adverse effects include redness, swelling, and soreness at the injection site. 