Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani spores found in environment. Disease cannot be transmitted from person to person. Spores can survive for years and are resistant to heat
DTaP protects children 6 and younger against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. CDC recommends five doses between 2 months and 6 years. Tdap vaccine provides protection for people 7 years and older
Tetanus vaccine protects against bacterial infection causing lockjaw. Disease has become rare in U.S. due to vaccine use. 10-20% of people with tetanus die
Born in 1854 in Hansdorf, Germany, to a schoolmaster family. Studied at Berlin Medical College, requiring military service after graduation. Married Else Spinola in 1896, had six sons
There are 11 vaccines available in the United States for diphtheria and tetanus. Nine vaccines protect against pertussis. Some vaccines include protection against hepatitis B and polio
Tetanus vaccine prevents tetanus through toxoid injection. Five doses recommended during childhood, sixth during adolescence. Almost everyone becomes immune after three doses. Booster shots needed every ten years to maintain immunity