DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), cancer chemotherapy drugs, drugs that suppress the immune system (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), other vaccines (e.g., tetanus/diphtheria toxoids). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. There are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on your previous reaction to vaccines, your health care professional will determine the most appropriate one for you. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care provider. History of infection with tetanus or diphtheria does not always protect against future infections with these bacteria. You should still receive this vaccine if your doctor orders it for you.

MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. For your medical record, be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given.

STORAGE: Refrigerate between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Discard the product if it has been frozen. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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