Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis Booster Vaccine (Intramuscular Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Crying for 3 or more hours
• Fainting

• Confusion
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Difficulty with breathing or swallowing
• Fever of 102.2 degrees F or more
• Headache (severe or continuing)
• Hives
• Itching, especially of the feet or hands
• Low blood pressure
• Reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
• Shock-like state
• Sleepiness (unusual and continuing)
• Swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
• Unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
• Vomiting (severe or continuing)

• Blood in the urine
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Dry mouth
• Fast heartbeat
• Flushed, dry skin
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Inability to move the arms and legs
• Increased hunger
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Large, flat, blue, or purplish patches on the skin
• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Loss of consciousness
• Muscle pain or spasm
• Nausea
• Painful knees and ankles
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness and swelling on the skin, buttocks, legs, or ankles
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Stiff neck
• Stomach pain
• Sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
• Sweating
• Tightness in the chest
• Trouble breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Body aches
• Diarrhea
• Fever of 99.5 degrees F or more
• Headache
• Redness, swelling, tenderness, pain, or a lump at the place of injection
• Tiredness

• Back pain
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Injection site bruising
• Muscle or joint pain
• Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
• Weakness of the muscles in the face
• Welts on the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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