Bett Vaccine (Each 0.5ml) is a preventive vaccination against tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system. It enters the body through wounds or cuts and produces toxins that cause muscle stiffness and spasms. Without timely vaccination or treatment, tetanus can lead to severe complications or even death. Bett Vaccine contains an inactivated tetanus toxoid that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies. This prepares the body to fight the real toxin if exposed. The vaccine is typically given in a series of four doses during childhood, with a fifth booster dose in adolescence. Regular booster doses every ten years help maintain immunity throughout life. It is essential to receive all doses for effective protection. This vaccine is administered by healthcare professionals and should not be self-administered.
Uses
- Prevention of Tetanus
Benefits of Bett Vaccine
- Provides strong protection against tetanus infection and its complications.
- Helps prevent severe muscle spasms, including lockjaw, which can cause breathing difficulties.
- Recommended for infants, children, and adults as part of regular immunization programs.
- Booster doses every 10 years help maintain long-term immunity.
- Can be given after suspected exposure to tetanus bacteria to prevent infection.
How Bett Vaccine works
Bett Vaccine contains an inactivated form of the tetanus toxin, called a toxoid. This toxoid cannot cause disease but triggers the body’s immune response. When injected, the immune system recognizes the toxoid as foreign and produces specific antibodies against it. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream and protect the body if it encounters the real tetanus toxin in the future. Since immunity from the vaccine decreases over time, multiple doses are required. The initial series usually consists of four doses during early childhood, followed by a fifth dose in adolescence. Booster shots every ten years help maintain strong immunity, ensuring continued protection against tetanus throughout adulthood.
Side effects
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Irritability
