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You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine containing diphtheria or tetanus, or if you have:severe or uncontrolled epilepsy or other seizure disorder; orif you have received cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 3 months.

You may not be able to receive this vaccine if you have ever received a similar vaccine that caused any of the following:

a very high fever (over 104 degrees);a neurologic disorder or disease affecting the brain;fainting or going into shock;Guillain-Barré syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving a diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis vaccine);seizure (convulsions); ora severe skin reaction.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor if you have:

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia or easy bruising;a history of seizures;a neurologic disorder or disease affecting the brain (or if this was a reaction to a previous vaccine);an allergy to latex rubber;a weak immune system caused by disease, bone marrow transplant, or by using certain medicines or receiving cancer treatments; orif you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).

You can still receive a vaccine if you have a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.

FDA pregnancy category C. This vaccine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before you have received the entire series of vaccines.It is not known whether this vaccine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use receive the vaccine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.The adult version of this vaccine (Td) should not be given to anyone under the age of 7 years old. Another vaccine is available for use in younger children and infants.

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