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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 is an uncommon disease that requires immediate treatment ... U.S., there are three combination vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) prevents all three diseases. It is ...
    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