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Tetanus facts
- Tetanus is frequently a fatal infectious disease.
- Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria (Clostridium tetani).
- The tetanus bacteria often enter the body through a puncture wound, which can be caused by nails, splinters, insect bites, burns, any skin break, and injection-drug sites.
- All children and adults should be immunized against tetanus by receiving vaccinations.
- A tetanus booster is needed every 10 years after primary immunization or after a puncture or other skin wound which could provide the tetanus bacteria an opportunity to enter the body.
What is tetanus?
Tetanus is an acute, often-fatal disease of the nervous system that is caused by nerve toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This bacterium is found throughout the world in the soil and in animal and human intestines.
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PATIENT INFORMATION
The patient, parent, or guardian should be:
- informed of the potential benefits and risks of immunization with BOOSTRIX (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, adsorbed) .
- informed about the potential for adverse reactions that have been temporally associated with administration of BOOSTRIX (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, adsorbed) or other vaccines containing similar components.
- instructed to report any adverse events to their healthcare provider.
- given the Vaccine Information Statements, which are required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 to be given prior to immunization. These materials are available free of charge at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (www.cdc.gov/nip).
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/21/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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