Vaccination from diphtheria is in the management of the toxin contained in the causative agent of the disease, which causes the production of specific antibodies and, in the future, immunity to the disease. In most cases, vaccination against diphtheria is done in childhood, but over time, its effect is weakened, so adults may need to be revaccinated to maintain immunity to the disease.
Adverse effects after diphtheria vaccination in adults
Exclusively diphtheria is rarely vaccinated very rarely. Usually, vaccines are given complex vaccines for ADS (diphtheria and tetanus) or DTP (pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus). The choice of type of vaccine depends on the presence of allergies to a particular component, since allergic reactions to the vaccine or any of its components are not so rare.
Inoculation is made in the shoulder muscle or in the area under the scapula. In addition to allergic reactions after vaccination against diphtheria in adults, the following side effects (mainly temporary) can be observed:
- increase in body temperature (up to 37.5 ° C, rarely higher);
- increased sweating;
- general weakness and feeling of malaise the first 2-3 days after vaccination;
- digestive disorders, nausea, loose stools;
- pain in the injection site;
- redness, densification and swelling at the injection site;
- coryza;
- otitis and pharyngitis .
Typically, these side effects are short-term and go through 3-5 days after vaccination against diphtheria or are well treatable. In exceptional cases, after vaccination against diphtheria, severe side effects may occur in the form of muscle aches, spasms, temporary limitation of mobility and atrophy in the area of injection.
Complications after inoculation from diphtheria in adults
In general, vaccination against diphtheria by an adult is considered safe and does not lead to severe complications if precautions are taken.
The most dangerous and frequent complication after such a vaccination is an acute allergic reaction, up to and including
In addition, in rare cases, a significant increase in temperature (up to 40 ° C), the development of complications from the heart (tachycardia, arrhythmia), the occurrence of seizures.
As a local complication, it is possible to develop an abscess at the injection site.
To reduce the risk of complications, vaccinations should not be performed for at least a month after an acute respiratory viral infection or any infectious disease. In case of an allergic reaction, repeated administration of the vaccine is contraindicated.