Sometimes we see swelling at the site of injection when giving Td. Will giving Tdap before a five year interval increase the incidence of swelling?
It is possible when tetanus- and diphtheria-containing vaccines are given close together for the person to experience an increased local reaction (redness, tenderness, and swelling) at the site of injection. However, it is a risk benefit situation. If there is a risk of pertussis infection or transmission, then it would seem that the benefit of vaccination against pertussis would outweigh the potential for a sore arm.
Related Questions
- What is the minimum interval between a dose of Td and a dose of Tdap during a pertussis outbreak if the patient is a contact of a confirmed case of pertussis?
- Sometimes we see swelling at the site of injection when giving Td. Will giving Tdap before a five year interval increase the incidence of swelling?
- Could you clarify the timeline for giving Tdap vaccine after someone has received the Td vaccine?
