Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

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Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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.

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

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

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

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

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

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

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