What Is Lockjaw?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Vaccination
Getting vaccinated against tetanus will make you much safer against the disease. It can be caught even in developed nations so it is wise not to be too complacent. It is usually given to children as a matter of course anyway, but make sure that any children have been vaccinated if you think they might have missed one.
The tetanus vaccination comes as part of the DTaP vaccine. This also protects against diphtheria and pertussis. It is given in a course of 5 shots over several years. The first being administered at 2 months, and the last at around 4 – 6 years old.
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