• Tetraxim Vaccine is a vaccine to protect infants and toddlers against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio
• It helps develop immunity against the mentioned diseases by initiating a mild infection
• Tetraxim Vaccine is administered by injection to infants and toddlers starting from the age of 2 months
• Primary vaccination involves giving the injection at an interval of one month three times, usually at the age of 2, 3, and 4 months
• The primary vaccination is followed by a booster dose 1 year after the primary injection during the second year of life
• Make sure the child turns up for all the doses to get the full benefit of the vaccine
• It should be given by a doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount
• Do not try to administer this medicine at home by yourself.
• The most common side effects of this vaccine include loss of appetite, nervousness, irritability, abnormal crying, somnolence, headache, vomiting, myalgia, injection site reactions, fever, and malaise
• It may also cause other side effects such as insomnia, sleep disturbances, and diarrhea
• Consult the doctor if they are bothering you or do not go away
• Before injecting this vaccine, tell the doctor if the child has any other medical conditions or is on any medications
• This will make sure the safety of the child.

Uses of Tetraxim Vaccine

• In Polio Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus
• It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts)
• Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection against poliovirus
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus
• Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor
• You should never self-administer this medicine
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten
• Tetraxim Vaccine is a vaccine that helps prevent tetanus
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against Tetanus infection
• However, it does not provide lifelong protection
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children
• The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe
• Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection from Pertussis
• Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor
• You should never self-administer this medicine
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat
• This might cause difficulty in breathing
• It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves
• Tetraxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria
• Tetraxim Vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor
• You should never self-administer this medicine
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

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Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Tetraxim Vaccine

• Loss of appetite
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Unusual crying
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Muscle pain
• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Fever
• Feeling of discomfort
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sleep disturbance
• Diarrhea