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Tetanus Shot

Tetanus Shot

A tetanus shot is required to avoid tetanus infection, which can result from minor injuries -- stepping on a nail, for example, or other puncture wounds caused by dirty objects. Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw during World War II, has been largely eliminated by immunization.

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    Moderate to serious reactions are uncommon with DTaP vaccine....

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About Tetanus Shot

The tetanus shot is a vaccine given to a person to prevent against a tetanus infection. A tetanus infection, also called lockjaw, causes the skeletal muscle fibers to contract. A person can experience spasms, stiffness of the neck, difficulty swallowing and rigid muscles.

The first tetanus vaccine was developed in 1924 and was used to protect soldiers during World War II. Today it is given to children as infants in a combination vaccine called DTaP that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Children receive 5 doses of the DTaP vaccine over the first 6 years of their lives. It is recommended that a tetanus booster shot be given every 10 years after the child vaccine series is completed in either the form of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) or Td (tetanus, diphtheria).

Common reactions to the DTaP vaccine include soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, fussiness, low fever, loss of appetite, tiredness and vomiting. More serious reactions can include inconsolable crying in children, seizures, high fever or allergic reaction.

Common reactions to the Td vaccine include pain, swelling, redness and mild fever and headaches. More serious reactions can include high fever, extensive swelling and severe pain.

At the time of vaccine your physician will review the reasons for receiving the vaccine, the risks, reactions and what to do in case of severe reaction occurs.

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