IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Adacel is contraindicated in persons who have had a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any other tetanus toxoid‐, diphtheria toxoid‐, or pertussis antigen‐containing vaccine, or to any component of Adacel; or encephalopathy within 7 days after a previous dose of a pertussis antigen‐containing vaccine with no other identifiable cause.
For one presentation of Adacel, the tip caps of the prefilled syringes may contain natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in latex‐sensitive individuals. The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex.
If Guillain‐Barré syndrome or brachial neuritis has occurred within 6 weeks following previous vaccination with a tetanus toxoid‐containing vaccine, if progressive or unstable neurologic disorders exist, or if adverse events have occurred in temporal relation to receipt of pertussis antigen‐containing vaccine, the decision to give Adacel should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks.
Persons who experienced an Arthus‐type hypersensitivity reaction following a prior dose of tetanus toxoid‐containing vaccine should not receive Adacel unless at least 10 years have elapsed since the last dose of tetanus toxoid‐containing vaccine.
Syncope can occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including Adacel. Procedures should be in place to prevent falling injury and manage syncopal reactions.
After the first and second dose of Adacel, the most frequently reported solicited reactions were pain, swelling, and erythema at the injection site; headache, body ache or muscle weakness, tiredness, myalgia, and malaise.
Other adverse reactions may occur. Vaccination with Adacel may not protect all individuals.
Please see full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. CDC. Vaccination coverage among adults in the United States, National Health Interview Survey, 2017. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/adultvaxview/pubs-resources/NHIS-2017.html. 2. MMWR Morb Mortal Weekly Rep. 2020 Jan 24;69(3):77-83. 3. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Adult immunization schedule. https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/public health/immunizations/schedules/adult-schedule.html. Updated February 7, 2018. Accessed November 05, 2020. 4. Adacel vaccine [Prescribing Information]. Swiftwater, PA: Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 5. Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Data on File (2019).
