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

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

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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.

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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

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

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

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

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

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Tetani spores are widely distributed in soil.

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