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4 min read. The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Many children in the U.S. are immunized as infants and toddlers, but that doesn't guarantee lifetime...
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Often called lockjaw, tetanus is a bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms and can lead to death. The tetanus vaccine has made tetanus a preventable disease. Thanks to its widespread use, lockjaw has become very rare in the U.S. Even so, many adults in the U.S. need to be vaccinated against tetanus because there is no cure and 10% to ...
You cannot get tetanus from another person. You can get it through a cut or other wound. Tetanus bacteria are commonly present in soil, dust, and manure. The tetanus bacteria can infect a person even through a tiny scratch. But you are more likely to get tetanus through deep punctures from wounds created by nails or knives. The bacteria travel via ...
Tetanus symptoms result from a toxin produced by tetanus bacteria. Symptoms often begin around a week after infection. But this may range from three days to three weeks or even longer. The most common symptom is a stiff jaw, which can become \\"locked.\\" This is how the disease came to be called lockjaw. Symptoms of tetanus may include:
You normally receive tetanus shots in the deltoid (shoulder) muscle. If you did not receive a tetanus vaccine as a child, you should start with a three-dose primary series with the first dose being a three-in-one combination called Tdap that protects against tetanus, diphtheria (Td) and pertussis (whooping cough). The other two doses are a dual vac...
4 min read. Blood donation is a simple act that can save lives. People may need blood when they have surgery, cancer treatment, or transfusions for blood loss from injuries or accidents. But only...
7 min read. What Is a Tdap Vaccine? Tdap is a common vaccine that protects you against three serious bacterial infections: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Tetanus affects your...
The short answer is no. There are actually four meningococcal vaccines licensed in the U.S. None of the vaccines contains live bacteria. The vaccines contain antigens -- substances that trigger the...
Why Adults Should Get the HPV Vaccine. When Should Adults Get the HPV Vaccine? Does the HPV Vaccine Protect Me for Life? Will My Insurance Cover the Cost of the HPV Vaccine? 6 min read....
Written by Joseph Saling. What's the Difference Between DTaP and Tdap? When Should Children Be Vaccinated With the DTaP Vaccine? Are there any children who should not get DTaP vaccine? Are There...