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.

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

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

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Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

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

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

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