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.
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Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Fact sheet with general information about tetanus, including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment.
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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.
