Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

Learn more about the tetanus vaccine including who should get one and how long it lasts at walgreens.

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

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Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Webtetanus (commonly known as lockjaw) is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the tetanus bacterium clostridium tetani.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

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.

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

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