Vaccine-Preventable Disease Infographics: Tetanus

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Vaccine-Preventable Disease Infographics: Tetanus

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April 17, 2017
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.)
Series: Vaccine-Preventable Disease Infographics

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Vaccine-Preventable Disease Infographics: Tetanus

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.)
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Graphic of a hand with a cut on the palm.

Tetanus (lockjaw) is a serious disease that can cause breathing problems, muscle spasms, and paralysis.

Unlike other vaccine preventable diseases, tetanus does not spread from person to person.

It enters the body through cuts of puncture wounds.

Image of CDC/HHS logo.

Protect your children by getting them vaccinated against tetanus, by 2 years old.

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Diphtheria Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine Tetanus
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Vaccine-Preventable Disease Infographics
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Infographic
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1 infographic
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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