Toxoid vaccines prevent diseases caused by bacteria that produce toxins (poisons) in the body. In the process of making these vaccines, the toxins are weakened so they cannot cause illness. Weakened toxins are called toxoids.

What does the toxoid vaccine prevent?

A vaccine type that is given to prevent serious bacterial diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The infection is caused by a toxin or a pathogenic protein that is secreted by specific bacteria.

What diseases do toxoids prevent?

In summary, toxoid vaccines are extremely effective and safe vaccines against common diseases causes by bacterial infections, including tetanus and diphtheria.