As of 2010, there are three different types of tetanus shots: Td, which protects adult patients against tetanus and diphtheria; Tdap, which protects adolescent and adult patients against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis; and DTaP, which protects...
Toxins released by the clostridium tetani bacterium cause tetanus, or lockjaw. This bacterium is found in the environment and poses a risk to most people. A serious, acute disease, tetanus is fatal in one of every 10 cases according to the Centers...
Two types of combined vaccines are given to provide tetanus immunization along with protection other specific bacterial infections. The first is the Td to protect against tetanus and diphtheria infection. The second is the Tdap, which protects...
Risks and side effects from vaccines have become more widely publicized lately, especially those for children needing a DTP or Tdap, which are bundled vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. For those adults and parents of children needing...
Diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis are dangerous because they can affect your health negatively. This is why the standard TDAP vaccine was implemented in the 1940s. It since has been modified to produce fewer side effects and now...
There are three tetanus shots available in the United States as of 2010: Td, Tdap and DTaP. These combination vaccines can be used to prevent tetanus and diphtheria infections, or tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis infections. The potential dangers...
Adacel is a combination vaccine indicated to protect treated patients against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. This immunization is administered as a single intramuscular upper arm injection in patients between the ages of 11 and 64. Pregnant or...
If you have tetanus, then you've been exposed to a life threatening disease. Tetanus is a bacteria that belongs to the same family as the type that causes gangrene and botulism. Research shows that this bacteria thrives in dirt, metals, dust and...
As your daughter goes through her teens, your relationship with her doctor will change. She will become more responsible for her health, and her checkups become focused on the issues and health concerns affecting teenagers. Encourage your...
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all people planning international travel see their physician at least a month prior to their travel dates for appropriate immunization. The reason for this is that some vaccinations take several...
AIDS is the end stage of an infection with HIV, when the disease has lowered the number of immune cells to the point where opportunistic infections can take hold. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines AIDS as a positive HIV...
