HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR TETANUS SHOT IN THIS PREGNANCY???

HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR TETANUS SHOT IN THIS PREGNANCY???

The Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine is given during pregnancy to prevent the risk of tetanus to you as well as your unborn baby. Tetanus is a life-threatening bacterial disease that is caused by the toxin of a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.

The Due Process for TT injection. 

>> The first dose shall be on your first contact when you register for Antenatal.

>> The second dose is given at 1 month after the first dose. 

>> The third dose is given 6 months after the second dose. 

>> The fourth dose is given 1 year after the third dose. 

>> The fifth dose is given another 1 year after the fourth dose. 

The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends that a third dose be given six months after the second dose to provide protection for at least five years.

>>• NOTE: 

You must take at least 2 doses during your pregnancy,  then take follow up doses after delivery. 

>> How it is given:

>> It is given to into your left upper arm.

>> Do not rub on it.

>> If it becomes painful or swollen, apply a wet towel on it.

>> Do no massage it.

>> if you are not offered the TT injection, please ask for it.