Thrombocytopenia is seen rarely after tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination. The majority
of cases occur in children who have received the mumps, measles, rubella vaccination.
There are a few reported cases after tetanus vaccination. Td vaccination is administered
routinely throughout the world (
1
,
2
). We describe the case of a healthy adult who developed thrombocytopenia after administration
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References
- Thrombocytopenia after tetanus vaccination.Eur J Emerg Med. 2009; 16: 345-346
- Thrombocytopenic purpura after measles-mumps-rubella vaccination: a systematic review of the literature and guidance for management.J Pediatr. 2010; 156: 623-628
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Published online: November 12, 2012
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