Can I take medicine after getting the DPT vaccine?

Generally speaking, you cannot take medicine within 24 hours after getting the vaccine, because during this period it is still an observation period, just in case any serious discomfort symptoms occur after the vaccination. If you really need to take medication, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to consult a doctor before considering it. The DTP vaccine is a vaccine that protects against whooping cough and tetanus, preventing babies from developing more serious illnesses caused by these diseases, such as fever, inflammation, tuberculosis and other diseases caused by coughing.

The DTP vaccine is a mixture of pertussis vaccine, diphtheria toxoid and tetanus toxoid, which can prevent pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus at the same time.

Indications

After infants and young children are vaccinated with the diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccine, the immune effect is good, especially against tetanus and diphtheria, and the immunity can be maintained for 5 to 10 years. At the same time, it can reduce the incidence of whooping cough.

Clinical Application

1. Intramuscular injection into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.

2. Basic immunization: 3 injections in total, starting from 3 months to 12 months of age, with an interval of 4 to 6 weeks between each injection, and each injection of 0.5 ml.

Booster immunization is usually performed within 18 to 24 months of age after basic immunization, with an injection dose of 0.5 ml.

Because older children or adults have greater adverse reactions to pertussis vaccines, booster vaccines starting at the age of 6 no longer contain pertussis bacteria components, and are instead made with a diphtheria-pertussis dual preparation.

Adverse Reactions

1. Common adverse reactions

(1) Redness, swelling, pain, and itching may occur at the injection site.

(2) Systemic reactions may include low-grade fever, crying, etc., which usually resolve on their own without treatment.

2. Rare adverse reactions

(l) Irritability, anorexia, vomiting, lack of energy, etc.

(2) Severe febrile reaction: Symptomatic treatment should be given to prevent febrile convulsions.

(3) Local induration. It can be absorbed within 1-2 months. In severe cases, there may be inflammation of lymph vessels or lymph nodes, and medical attention should be sought promptly.

3. Extremely rare adverse reactions

(l) Local aseptic suppuration: Generally, it is necessary to repeatedly extract pus. In severe cases (ulceration), the wound is enlarged and necrotic tissue is removed. The course of the disease is long and it can eventually heal by absorption.

(2) Allergic rash: Urticaria usually occurs within 72 hours after vaccination. You should seek medical attention promptly and receive anti-allergic treatment.

(3) Anaphylactic shock: usually occurs within 1 hour after vaccination. Rescue should be given promptly and epinephrine should be injected for treatment.

(4) Allergic purpura: When an allergic purpura reaction occurs, you should seek medical attention promptly and use corticosteroids to give anti-allergic treatment. Improper or untimely treatment may lead to purpuric nephritis.

(5) Angioedema.

(6) Nervous system reactions: clinical manifestations include convulsions, spasms, convulsions, drowsiness, abnormal crying, neuritis and radiculitis, and allergic cerebrospinal meningitis.

DPT vaccine precautions

1. Before vaccination, you should carefully check the dosage and expiration date of the vaccine, shake it thoroughly, and register it in the immunization manual.

2. The vaccine should not be used if there are clots or sediments that cannot be shaken off, or if the vaccine product has been frozen, the injection signature is unclear, or it is expired.

3. Inquire whether there is a medical history of contraindications, with the principle of avoiding accidents and ensuring that the immunized person is vaccinated as much as possible.

4. After the adsorption preparation is injected, local nodules may occur, which can be absorbed in 1-2 months. When the second injection is given, the site should be changed (injection in the other arm).

5. Before injection, 1% epinephrine must be available for emergency use in case of anaphylactic shock.

6. People who have received intradermal BCG vaccination cannot receive DPT vaccine at the same site within one month.