G6PD Patient.Tetanus Shot Effects?

Posted on Sat, 16 Jul 2011

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Question : Are there issues with a Tenus shot if you have G6PD?

Answered by Dr. Naveen (46 minutes later)

Hi

Thanks for the query

There are no studies which have reported any adverse effects with the administration of Tetanus Toxoid or any other vaccinations to G6PD patients. No need to worry and you can safely take Tetanus Toxoid vaccine.

In fact, a few studies have reported the beneficial effects of vaccination in G6PD individuals, Vaccination against some common pathogens (such as hepatitis A and hepatitis B) may prevent infection-induced attacks ( WWW.WWWW.WW phosphate_dehydrogenase_deficiency). Thus, there are absolutely no issues related to administration of Tetanus shot to G6PD individuals .

Hope I have answered your query, if you have any more doubts, I will be available for follow ups.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.

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