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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for tetanus
  1. Tetanus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and ... it impossible to open your mouth or swallow. Tetanus is a medical emergency. You need to get ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanus.html - Health Topics
  2. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections. Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all ... older children and adults. DT prevents diphtheria and tetanus. It is for children younger than seven who ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanusdiphtheriaandpertussisvaccines.html - Health Topics
  3. Diphtheria (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Treatment is with antibiotics. The diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine can prevent diphtheria, but its protection does ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diphtheria.html - Health Topics
  4. Whooping Cough (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and Tdap. These vaccines also provide protection against tetanus and diphtheria. Babies and other people at high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/whoopingcough.html - Health Topics
  5. Animal Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... dog to make it less aggressive Get a tetanus booster if you have not had one recently ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/animalbites.html - Health Topics
  6. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectionsandpregnancy.html - Health Topics
  7. Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause the flu and COVID-19 Bacteria, including tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis What are the types of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaccines.html - Health Topics