Tetanus Vaccination
Tetanus Vaccination
A serious bacterial infection caused by bacteria that live in soil and dirt.
What is tetanus?
What is tetanus?
Tetanus, often known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin that attacks the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Without vaccination, even minor injuries can lead to tetanus infection, resulting in muscle stiffness and spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck.
Tetanus, often known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin that attacks the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Without vaccination, even minor injuries can lead to tetanus infection, resulting in muscle stiffness and spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck.
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Tetanus vaccine
To vaccinate against tetanus we use Revaxis (Sanofi Pasteur)
Repevax (Sanofi Pasteur)
Tetanus vaccine schedule
To protect against tetanus, a single dose is given every 10 years
Tetanus vaccine cost
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Who is at risk of tetanus?
Who is at risk of tetanus?
The tetanus vaccine is essential for travelers of all ages, especially those venturing to regions with limited medical care or where tetanus is prevalent. Individuals who have never been vaccinated, have an incomplete vaccination history, or are at risk of injury during travel should prioritize vaccination. Tetanus is found all over the globe, so it is considered an essential vaccine.
The tetanus vaccine is essential for travelers of all ages, especially those venturing to regions with limited medical care or where tetanus is prevalent. Individuals who have never been vaccinated, have an incomplete vaccination history, or are at risk of injury during travel should prioritize vaccination. Tetanus is found all over the globe, so it is considered an essential vaccine.
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How is tetanus transmitted?
How is tetanus transmitted?
The bacteria that causes tetanus infection thrives in soil, dust,animal excrement, and on the surface of rusty tools. It enters the body through breaks in the skin.
The bacteria that causes tetanus infection thrives in soil, dust,animal excrement, and on the surface of rusty tools. It enters the body through breaks in the skin.
Tetanus infection risks include:
Animal bites and scratches, Burns, Puncture wounds, Eye injuries, and Bone fractures with broken skin.
Tetanus infection risks include:
Animal bites and scratches, Burns, Puncture wounds, Eye injuries, and Bone fractures with broken skin.
Where is tetanus found?
Where is tetanus found?
Tetanus is found throughout the world, so you should make sure you're fully immunized before traveling abroad.
Tetanus is found throughout the world, so you should make sure you're fully immunized before traveling abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get travel vaccinations from my NHS GP?
How long before travel should I book my travel vaccination appointment?
Do you vaccinate children?
Frequently asked questions
Can I get travel vaccinations from my NHS GP?
How long before travel should I book my travel vaccination appointment?
Do you vaccinate children?
Can I get travel vaccinations from my NHS GP?
How long before travel should I book my travel vaccination appointment?
Do you vaccinate children?
