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ID1076
Name of the vaccineTenivac
MicrobeBacteria
Disease nameTetanus (Lock Jaw)
Name of bacteriaClostridium tetani
Type of vaccineInactivated
Nucleic acid contentDNA
Age7 years and older
Description of the vaccineTetanus and diphtheria toxoids adsorbed (Td vaccine).
Name of the manufacturerSanofi Pasteur Limited
Name of the manufacturing countryCanada
Year of manufacture2003
Clinical Phase statusApproved
Bacterial strainAn obligate anaerobic bacillus, which is gram positive.
EfficacyNA
Vaccine formulationSuspension for injection
DosagePrimary Immunization - Three 0.5 mL doses. Routine Booster - Recommended in children 11-12 years of age and every 10 years.
Mechanism of actionSerum tetanus antitoxin level of greater than or equal to 0.1 IU/mL is protective.
Route of administrationIntramuscular
IndicationsActive immunization for the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria.
ExportDistributed by Sanofi Pasteur Inc, USA
ApprovalUS FDA
AdjuvantAluminium phosphate
RepurposingFor diphtheria also.
Side effects of vaccinePain, headache, injection site redness, injection site swelling, malaise, muscle weakness and pain in joints.
Post vaccinationNA
Dose typeCombination doses
Interspecies transferNA
PubMed identifierNA
Clinical trial numberNA
Referencehttps://www.fda.gov/media/76610/download
Other nameNA
Additional LinksNA