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Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed

Published: April 6, 2024

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Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed    is a 2 in 1 shot (diphtheria and tetanus) for children six weeks to six years of age (see Sanofi Pasteur product insert for recommended schedule and other indications). It is used in cases where pertussis vaccine should not be administered. (Discontinued by the manufacturer in 2023)  

  • Vaccine Ingredients: aluminum phosphate, isotonic sodium chloride, uracil, inorganic salts, vitamins, dextrose, formaldehyde, casein, cystine, maltose.
  • Use With Other Vaccines No clinical trials examined the safety or effectiveness of administering the vaccine with any other U.S. licensed vaccine.

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed. It is not known whether Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, or can affect reproductive capacity.

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