Webtetanus (commonly known as lockjaw) is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the tetanus bacterium clostridium tetani.

Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Learn more about the tetanus vaccine including who should get one and how long it lasts at walgreens.

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Webthe tetanus shot, also called the tdap vaccine, protects against tetanus by making sure the body has plenty of antibodies to fight the bacteria that cause it.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

Webadults need a tetanus shot (tetanus booster) every 10 years.

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

A booster shot is another dose of a vaccine that you get months or years after a previous dose.

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