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Warning-sign checks

Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, widespread hives, sudden severe dizziness, or collapse.

    A seizure, inability to wake normally, or another major change in consciousness also requires emergency care.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical advice for a high or persistent fever, marked limb swelling, unusual weakness, or symptoms that are worsening.

The article also says

Contact your healthcare team if soreness, redness, swelling, fever, or other expected effects do not improve after a few days.

Also call if a reaction concerns you, interferes with normal activities, or you need help planning the next dose.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.