Tag: diphtheria

diTeBooster vaccine uses, dose and side effects

diTeBooster is a vaccine that protects against diphtheria and tetanus. This booster vaccine is used to vaccinate children (5 years and older) and adults who have already received a primary vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus.

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Diphtheria

Diphtheria is caused by a bacterium that secretes a poison. The venom can damage many of the body’s organs, such as the heart and kidneys. The disease infects only humans, through contact with saliva. Diphtheria is a life-threatening disease if you do not receive treatment.

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