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Is Immunization For Diphtheria And Pertussis Safe In A Person Allergic To Tetanus Shot?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2016

Question: I am allergic to tetanus. Can i get a vaccination for diphtheria and pertussis?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vaccine

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.

Yes. It is perfectly safe to be immunized for Diphtheria and Pertussis.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (30 minutes later)

My pharmacist said there are no separate ones for the diphtheria and pertussis. Only the three in one with tetanus. Do u know of separate ones?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vaccines

Detailed Answer:
Most doctors only stock the combination vaccines. You would have to consult with your doctor if they can obtain the individual ones.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 minute later)

Thank u.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (15 hours later)

Can u explain the difference between the live tetanus given to me in the early 1960's and the tetanus given today in the TDaP?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow Up

Detailed Answer:
Today's Tetanus vaccines continue a miniscule amount of Tetanus toxin which is effective at eliciting an immune response, as opposed to a live virus vaccine.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar