Stop Tetanus In Its Tracks: Walgreens' Fast And Efficient Tetanus Shots

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection. Learn more about the tetanus vaccine including who should get one and how long it lasts at walgreens. 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. Webtetanus (commonly known as lockjaw) is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the tetanus bacterium clostridium tetani. Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil. 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.