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post #21 of 28
9/14/10 at 4:00pm
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Originally Posted by Marnica View Post
I think you are misunderstanding. No matter what vaccine you get DT, Dtap or TT. The initial series for someone who is unvaccinated is 3 separate doses. The TT is also only used in children over 7 yrs so would not be an option for the OP.
You're correct, they would need multiple doses.
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post #22 of 28
9/14/10 at 5:15pm
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Well, I am not struggling anymore with my decision. I am definitely getting the DT vaccine for my son. This was a hard decision, but I am certain now!
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post #23 of 28
9/14/10 at 5:24pm
We selectively vaccinate, and this is one vaccine I got for my girls. Tetanus is not something I'd like to mess around with.
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post #24 of 28
9/14/10 at 7:52pm
Watch for reactions. My reactions began as injection site redness and swelling and progressed into a week of 104+ degree fever and flu-like symptoms with an inability to move the injected limb. I wish my mom had stopped the first time I reacted.

-Angela
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post #25 of 28
9/14/10 at 8:00pm
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Yes of course. I have schooled myself on what to watch for and I am working with my chiropractor to appropriately detox my son as well.
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post #26 of 28
9/15/10 at 10:17am
TonyaW -

Im glad you have come to a desicion. It feels good when you are finally able to make a choice you feel good about isn't it? Best of luck!
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post #27 of 28
9/15/10 at 11:38am
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I am glad I have made the decision, but I sure do not feel good about it unfortunately. I feel like I have come far too close to the possibility of my son having tetanus and I still have a couple of weeks to worry about this. Then I feel horrible that I have to get this vaccine for him to help me feel safe for him. Now I have to think about a booster for myself, unless I can get a titer that says otherwise.

I think in a couple of months when all hopefully turns out ok, I will be more at ease with all this.
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post #28 of 28
9/18/10 at 4:04am
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Originally Posted by pregnant@40 View Post
It's true that tetanus is combined w/ the DTap, but some physicians offer the tetanus-alone vaccine (single shot).
I've NEVER seen the TT vaccine offered alone for anyone under the age of 7. If you have please pass on the information
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