You can help prevent tetanus by having all of the suggested tetanus shots (immunizations).

Seek medical care to prevent tetanus or other infection.

The tetanus vaccine can prevent tetanus but its protection does not last forever.

The nine vaccines include some regularly given to millions of American children, including common vaccines to prevent polio, diphtheria and tetanus.

Tetanus toxoids appear safe during pregnancy and are administered in many countries of the world to prevent neonatal tetanus.

In the United States, most people have had shots to prevent tetanus, so the disease is relatively rare.

How can you prevent tetanus?

You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots).

No action is necessary to prevent tetanus.

Following the recommended immunization schedule helps prevent tetanus.