# Diphtheria

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Source: https://medova.health/en/knowledge/vaccines/diphtheria · Language: en

## Vaccine Information

- Type: Inactivated
- Administration: Injection
- WHO Code: DIP
- Travel Recommended: No

## Side Effects

- Fever (Common)
- Headache (Common)
- Injection site pain (Very common)
- Injection site redness (Common)
- Injection site swelling (Common)
- Malaise (Common)

## Contraindications

- Acute febrile illness (Precaution)
- Anaphylaxis after previous dose (Absolute)
- Allergy to vaccine component (Absolute)

## Vaccination Schedule

No schedule data available.

## FAQ

**What are the side effects of Diphtheria?**

Common side effects include: Fever, Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site redness, Injection site swelling.

**Who should not get Diphtheria?**

Contraindications include: Acute febrile illness, Anaphylaxis after previous dose, Allergy to vaccine component.

## Prevents

- [Diphtheria](https://medova.health/en/knowledge/diseases/diphtheria)

## Sources & content verification

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