Tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services immediately for:
Trouble breathing or swallowing
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Widespread hives with weakness, dizziness, or collapse
A seizure, severe confusion, or loss of consciousness
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange prompt wound review if you develop increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, fever, or worsening pain.
These symptoms require urgent assessment rather than routine follow-up.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact your healthcare team for routine advice if arm pain or swelling is getting worse rather than improving, side effects interfere with normal activities, or you are unsure when your next dose is due.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.