Tetanus Basics

The best way to prevent tetanus is to be vaccinated. There are several combination vaccines used to prevent tetanus: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine, tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine, and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine.

• Tetanus (Lockjaw) Facts
  Fact sheet with general information about tetanus, including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment.
• Tetanus Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
  CDC Vaccine Information Statement: Includes a description of the disease, who should get the vaccine and when, who should not be vaccinated, and potential side effects.
  • CDC: DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Vaccine VIS
  • CDC: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine VIS
  • CDC: Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine VIS