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Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections:

  • Tetanus is an uncommon disease that requires immediate treatment in a hospital. It causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw.
  • Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. But it can also affect the skin and other body parts.
  • Whooping cough can cause uncontrollable coughing fits. It may begin like a cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months.

Vaccines can protect you from these diseases. In the U.S., there are three combination vaccines:

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  1. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diseases. It is for older children and adults. Td (tetanus and diphtheria) prevents those two diseases. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanusdiphtheriaandpertussisvaccines.html - Health Topics
  2. Tardive dyskinesia 
    Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that involves involuntary movements. Tardive means delayed and dyskinesia means abnormal movement.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000685.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Td (tetanus, diphtheria) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Td vaccine information statement (VIS) -- www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/td.html .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007610.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... receive a booster dose of either Tdap or Td (a different vaccine that protects against tetanus and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007611.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine 
    Why get vaccinated?Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria.Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to ... What is Td vaccine?Td is only for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults.Td is usually given as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607026.html - Drugs and Supplements
  6. Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) Vaccine: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF  
    Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines/Patient Handouts ... Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines ... Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines/Start ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/downloads/td.pdf - External Health Links
  7. Vaccines by Age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Childhood Vaccines/Start Here ... Childhood Vaccines ... Teen Health/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Teen Health ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Learn which ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-age - External Health Links
  8. Iron Supplements 
    Ferra-TD®
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682778.html - Drugs and Supplements
  9. Possible Side Effects from Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Vaccine Safety/Specifics ... Vaccine Safety ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Learn about the possible side effects from vaccines.
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/possible-side-effects.html - External Health Links
  10. Tourette syndrome 
    ... syndrome Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome GTS TD Tourette disorder Tourette's disease TS Genetic Testing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/tourette-syndrome - Genetics
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