Patient's question:
My baby has been restless and crying non-stop these past few days, with clenched jaw. I'm not sure what's wrong with him. I took him to a hospital for a check-up, and they said it's likely tetanus. I'd like to consult on how the tetanus surgery is performed on newborns?Doctor's answer:
Receiving a tetanus vaccine means receiving tetanus toxoid. It is mainly administered through the DTaP combination vaccine. The immunization schedule involves three consecutive doses for the baby at the ages of 3, 4, and 5 months, followed by a booster dose at age 2 and another at age 7 to establish basic immunity. Subsequently, if the person sustains an injury that may cause tetanus, they should receive another dose of toxoid immediately. The antibody titer in the serum will rise rapidly within a few days.