Decavac (Td) Side Effects

Generic name: diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid

Note: This document contains side effect information about diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Decavac (Td).

Some side effects of Decavac (Td) may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid: intramuscular suspension

Your child should not receive a booster vaccine if he or she had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with diphtheria or tetanus is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if the child has a serious side effect such as:

• extreme drowsiness, fainting;

• severe headache or vomiting;

• fussiness, irritability, crying for an hour or longer;

• confusion, seizure (black-out or convulsions); or

• high fever.

Less serious side effects include:

• redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or a hard lump where the shot was given;

• mild fever;

• mild fussiness or crying;

• joint pain, body aches;

• mild drowsiness; or

• mild vomiting.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid: intramuscular suspension

Local

Local side effects have included erythema, tenderness, induration, swelling, redness, warmth, cellulitis, and nodules at the injection site.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reactions (such as rash, urticaria, pruritus, and face edema) and anaphylactoid reactions.

General

General side effects have included malaise and temperature elevations, pyrexia, chills, pain, asthenia, fatigue, and peripheral edema.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, paresthesia, dizziness, syncope, and convulsions.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia, arthralgia, pain in extremities, and musculoskeletal stiffness.

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