T vs Td vs Tdap

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Hello,

I have a question about the tetorifice immunization. In our package that we were sent for our nursing program, one of the many requirements was the tetorifice shot. The word tetorifice was spelled out. It did not say Td or Tdap. Roughly 2 weeks later, we received more information on things we need to do, and on this paper is states we need the Tdap. I've already received my tetorifice (tetorifice only). I have put in an email to the person that takes care of this, but have not heard back from her as of yet. I've also e-mail the CDC to see that if I need to get the Tdap, is this risky since I've already had a tetorifice. Just wanted to know if any of you have any experience with this. Thanks! :)

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Here is some information I found in the Immunization Action Coalition website. I found this link in the CDC website. Hope it helps.

http://www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_diph.asp

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I have a patient who received single-antigen tetorifice (TT) in the emergency room rather than Td or Tdap. Should he be revaccinated?

ACIP recommends that patients needing prophylaxis against tetorifice always be given either Td or, if appropriate, Tdap rather than TT, as long as there is no contraindication to the other vaccine components. If it's already been given and the person had not yet received Tdap as an adolescent or adult, you should make certain that he gets Tdap as soon as feasible. If he had received Tdap previously, he can wait until the next scheduled booster dose is due to get his routine Td booster.

When should a person receive tetorifice toxoid (TT) alone?

Single antigen tetorifice toxoid should only be used in rare instances, for example when a person has had a documented severe allergic response to diphtheria toxoid.

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I know this is not exactly your situation (you're not at the ER, but it shines some light about whether or not one could get another tetorifice vaccination.

I'm sure special considerations would need to be observed if you are or could be pregnant.

I'm also a student nurse, so keep looking for more info.

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Thanks very much, I appreciate your help and the link. :)

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