A modified toxin that does not cause illness is called a toxoid and is used to stimulate the body to produce antibodies that work against the toxin. Toxoid, are often given together. History of skin wounds is common. Booster is every 10 years May be given if medically indicated for injury. Increased wounds for risk are - old, dirty wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites, wounds with jagged edges.
Reactions are rare, usually limited to injection site soreness.
Diptheria - acute upper respiratory infection or skin infection, produced by Corynebacterium diptheria. The toxin is absorbed and causes destruction of epithelium and an inflammatory response. Results in grayish pseudomembrane commonly found over tonsils, pharynx or larynx. Tropical form that is responsible for jungle sores. 23 are the trade names of a vaccine made from a mixture of highly purified capsular polysaccharides from the 23 most common or most invasive pneumococcal types.