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

Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

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

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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.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

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

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

Tdap 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.

Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

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