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Tetanus Vaccination
Overview
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There are 3 types of combination vaccines that include protection against tetanus:
The letter "D/d" in DTaP and Tdap shows they also help protect against diphtheria.
The letter "P/p" in DTaP and Tdap shows they also help protect against whooping cough (pertussis).
Keep Reading:Types of Tetanus Vaccines
Why getting vaccinated is important
Tetanus is an uncommon but very serious disease that requires immediate treatment in a hospital.
Tetanus vaccines help protect against tetanus.
Keep Reading:About Tetanus
Who should and shouldn't get vaccinated
Vaccine recommendations
CDC recommends tetanus vaccination for
- Babies and children
- Preteens and teens
- Women who are pregnant (to prevent whooping cough in newborns)
- Adults
Keep Reading:Tetanus Vaccine Recommendations
Allergies, reactions: Talk with a vaccine provider
Talk to a vaccine provider about your vaccination history and a specific vaccine's ingredients.
There may be times when someone shouldn't get DTaP, Td, or Tdap, like if they:
- Had a lif
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