What is Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Adacel (Tdap) Daptacel
Tetanus, diptheria and pertussis, also known as Tdap is an active booster immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent infection | 16 | 5 | |
| Support immune health | 6 | 1 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic headache disorder | 1 | |
| Epilepsy | 1 | |
| Fever/chills | 1 | |
| Pain in arm(s) | 1 | |
| Soreness in arms | 1 | |
| Vomiting | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 10 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 20 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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