Tetanus vaccination schedule for mothers in each pregnancy

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh Bao Toan - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Tetanus is one of the acute infectious diseases that are dangerous to humans, especially pregnant women and infants. Vaccination against tetanus for pregnant women helps to create immunity to the disease, preventing tetanus for mothers and babies.

1. Tetanus injection for pregnant women

Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is a bacillus with a strong toxin and the ability to cause illness very quickly. Therefore, once infected with this type of bacteria, there is a very high risk of death if not handled promptly. Tetanus bacteria have a very high ability to live in the outside environment and at boiling temperature to kill bacteria for a long time still does not completely kill this bacteria. Subjects at high risk of tetanus bacillus infection are people with open wounds on the skin, especially women during labor to give birth, or babies through cutting the umbilical cord. For the above reasons, tetanus injection for pregnant women plays an extremely important role in preventing this dangerous disease.
Tetanus injection for pregnant women is a measure to help the mother create antibodies to avoid infecting the baby as well as contracting tetanus during labor. In addition, tetanus injection for pregnant women also contributes to reducing the risk of postpartum tetanus infection for mother and baby. Pregnant women need to take tetanus vaccine as well as other preventive vaccines according to the instructions and time of the doctor.

2. Tetanus vaccination schedule for mothers in each pregnancy

For pregnant women who have never been vaccinated against tetanus or who do not have a history of a vaccine containing tetanus components, the schedule of vaccination against tetanus includes 5 doses according to the following duration: :
1st time: Early injection at the first pregnancy or right at childbearing age 2nd time: At least 1 month after injection 1. 3rd time: At least 6 months after injection 2nd dose or at next pregnancy. 4th time: Inject at least 1 year after 3rd dose or during next pregnancy. 5th time: Inject at least 1 year after 4th dose or during next pregnancy. It should be noted that if the interval between injections is slower than the vaccination schedule provided by the doctor, continue with the next dose without having to start over.
For women who have been vaccinated against tetanus with 3 doses of the basic dose, it is necessary to vaccinate according to the following schedule:
1st time: Early vaccination as soon as the first pregnancy. 2nd time: At least 1 month after the first injection. 3rd time: At least 1 year after the second injection. For those who have been vaccinated against tetanus for pregnant women with all 3 doses containing the basic dose and 1 booster dose, the next injections will be carried out according to the following schedule:

1st time: Injected right after the first pregnancy. 2nd time: At least 1 year after the 1st injection. In case a woman is pregnant for the first time, the schedule of tetanus injection for pregnant women is done as follows: 1st time: Inject when the pregnancy is 20 weeks back, not before this time because before 20 weeks, the fetus will not be vaccinated. has not developed stably. 2nd time: At least 30 days after the 1st injection and at least 30 days before the due date. In case of tetanus injection for pregnant women for the second time, it is necessary to follow the schedule as follows:
When pregnant women get tetanus injection for the second time, it should be based on the time interval between the first pregnancy and the second pregnancy. for a second pregnancy tetanus injection that is appropriate and does not pose a danger to the mother or fetus: If the first pregnancy and the second pregnancy are not more than 5 years apart and the woman has received 2 full doses of tetanus in In the first pregnancy, 1 dose of tetanus should be given as soon as the fetus reaches 24 weeks. The case between 2 pregnancies is more than 5 years apart or only 1 dose of tetanus has been given before, only 2 doses of tetanus are prescribed and the time of 2 tetanus injections is similar in this second time. Tetanus injection for pregnant women for the first time. Details of fetal development week by week, every parent should learn:

To answer the question of when to get tetanus injection for the 3rd time, pregnant women need to pay attention that if they have been vaccinated with 5 previous tetanus shots, the 3rd pregnancy but the last shot was 10 years ago. No need for a booster shot now. On the contrary, if this time is more than 10 years, the mother needs 2 booster injections. If in the previous pregnancy, the mother received 2 tetanus injections no more than 10 years apart, in this pregnancy, she should be vaccinated against tetanus from the 20th week of pregnancy.
In addition, in each pregnancy, women need to receive 01 3-in-1 dose of diphtheria - pertussis - tetanus vaccine, which is a combination vaccine containing tetanus to protect babies from pertussis during the first 6 months. life.

3. Note about tetanus injection for pregnant women

Tetanus injection for pregnant women should be determined based on the gestational age as well as the number of pregnancies of the woman, so absolutely do not self-inject but need to follow the doctor's schedule. Besides that. Pregnant women should ensure that they have enough time to receive the tetanus vaccine according to the previously given schedule.
When tetanus injection for pregnant women, there may be manifestations such as swelling, pain, local allergies... and these signs will disappear automatically after about 3 to 4 days without taking medicine. Because these symptoms do not have a harmful effect on the health of the mother and the fetus, the mother does not need to worry too much about this situation
Tetanus injection for pregnant women is one of the most optimal measures today in preventing tetanus infection. Pregnant women need to go to the doctor, follow the advised vaccination schedule as well as choose reputable and certified vaccination facilities to ensure the safety of both mother and child.

Vinmec International General Hospital provides single-nasal tetanus injection with two types of vaccines: Tetanus Adsorbed (TT) and Tetanus Antitoxin Serum, produced by the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals. , Vietnam. In addition, we also have a combination vaccine with tetanus components, Adacel and Boostrix.
In addition to comprehensive health check-ups during pregnancy for pregnant women, Vinmec now also provides a full range of vaccines for women who are planning pregnancy and throughout pregnancy. The vaccines present at Vinmec all have clear origin, ensure safety from importation, cold storage (Cold chain) to GSP standards, keep vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality. Before vaccination, pregnant women are screened before vaccination with specialist doctors to ensure the best health when vaccinated. 100% of vaccinated customers are monitored and re-evaluated before leaving. In particular, the post-vaccination monitoring room is fully equipped with emergency facilities; the team of doctors - nurses are trained in anaphylaxis emergency management to ensure timely and correct treatment when an incident occurs.
In order to protect mother and baby during pregnancy, Vinmec also provides a package Maternity service to help monitor the health status of mother and baby comprehensively, periodical prenatal check-up with leading obstetricians and gynecologists. Perform all important tests and screenings for pregnant women, provide advice and timely intervention when detecting abnormalities in the health of mother and baby.
Doctor Huynh Bao Toan has 13 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics. Before being a neonatologist at Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital, the doctor was former Head of Pediatrics - Neonatology Department of Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
3 months in the middle of pregnancy is a period of strong growth. of the fetus. Pregnant women need:

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