Tetanus Shot
The first tetanus shot was produced in 1924. Infants and toddlers receive the tetanus vaccine in their thigh muscle. All children should receive the tetanus shot as part of their vaccine series. Adults should receive a booster shot every ten years. For more information on the tetanus vaccine visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus.
Posted by Sweett76 on 9/4/2009
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What's the difference between all the vaccines containing tetanus toxoid?; It's like alphabet soup! Tetanus toxoid is available as a single shot (TT) but is rarely given that way as it's best to also provide needed protection against other diseases at the same time.
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There are two important ways to prevent tetanus: getting vaccinated against tetanus along with other routine immunizations, or, after an injury that could cause tetanus, receiving a shot (post-exposure tetanus prophylaxis).
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If you get a deep or dirty cut or a puncture wound and it's been more than 5 years since your last tetanus shot, see a doctor so you can get a tetanus booster to ensure that you're fully immunized.
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If you step on a nail or suffer a wound that is deep and dirty, and haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years, you need help fast. Seek medical attention immediately and rinse the wound with tap water. Do not cleanse with soap or apply antiseptic to a deep wound.
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Few people can remember their very first tetanus vaccine shot, since it was most likely administered in a diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine cocktail during the toddler years. ... I had a tetanus shot last year and I take a seasonal flu shot every year. I don't remember any pain from them. Shots themselves don't hurt at...
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You will need to get another tetanus shot if it has been 5 years or you don’t know how long since your last booster and the wound is dirty or was from rusty metal. Try to get the shot the same day you are injured or at least within 48 hours of getting the wound.
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Tetanus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Summer is here, do you need a tetanus booster shot? Dog bites, rusty nails, scrapes, and cuts are all risk of tetanus. ... home > infectious disease center > infectious disease a-z list > tetanus: do you need a tetanus shot? article...
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Lockjaw In Short: Description, Symptoms, Complications, Transmission, Vaccine, etc. ... Everyone needs protection from tetanus. If you have not had a booster shot in 10 years or more, you should receive a tetanus shot. If you never had the initial childhood tetanus vaccines, you should receive a series of three tetanus shots.
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