Question
I am allergic to tetanus and want to receive tetanus immune globulin.
Answer
Tetanus allergic reactions mainly include two types: 1. Anaphylactic shock: It can occur suddenly within minutes to several tens of minutes after injection. Patients may suddenly appear depressed or restless, with pale or flushed complexion, chest tightness or shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea or abdominal pain, rapid pulse, and blood pressure drop. In severe cases, the patient may lose consciousness and become weak, and if not treated promptly, death can occur rapidly. In mild cases, adrenaline injection can alleviate the symptoms; in severe cases, intravenous fluid administration, oxygen therapy, antihypertensive drugs, and emergency use of antiallergic drugs and adrenal cortical hormones are required. 2. Local reaction: Redness, swelling, hardness, pain, or itching may occur at the injection site.