Facts About Tetanus

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Prevention

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Facts About Tetanus

What is Tetanus? How can I prevent it?What are the symptoms?

-Jaw Cramping-Headache-Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening – often in the stomach (muscle spasms)-Painful muscle stiffness all over the body-Trouble swallowing-Jerking or staring (seizures)-Fever and sweating-High blood pressure and fast heart rate

Symptoms

It is important to keep your Tetanus shot immunization up to date. Every 8-10 years is recommended

Vaccines

Microbe Type: Bacterium

Where is it found?

How can it be transmitted?

How can I be treated?

Tetanus can be found almost anywhere because it does not need oxygen to survive. Common places are dirt, soil, and intestines.

Tetanus can be transmitted through any open wound such as a cut or burn. Its incubation period is 4 days to 2 weeks.

If you are not up to date with your Tetanus Vaccine, immediate medical assistance is needed to receive the Vaccine along with any other necessary treatments for any side-effects.

What Tetanus Looks Like!