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active prophylaxis
by taking 3 injection of tetanus toxiod
0-1-6 month interval
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passive by taking antitetanus immunoglobulin
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Are there significant historical events associated with tetanus disease?
yes tetanus can be prevented
Why getting vaccinated against tetanus important?
For a simple reason: tetanus is a horrible disease that can be prevented with proper immunization. That's reason enough.
5 diseases that can be prevented with vaccines?
Smallpox,Tetanus,Hepatitis B,Measles,Pertussis
Can Tetanus be prevented?
active prophylaxis by taking 3 injection of tetanus toxiod 0-1-6 month interval and passive by taking antitetanus immunoglobulin
What disease can be prevented?
Many diseases can be prevnted by having vaccines and boosters. Diseases that can be prevented by doing these to include: Influenza Chicken Pox Measles Tetanus Hepatitis C Shingles
Can tetanus be prevented by alternative medicine?
Castor oil is a natural remedy that can be used to clean out a wound and prevent tetanus. When a wound is sustained, a cotton ball dunked in castor oil should be placed on the wound
What can be prevented by vaccine?
Vaccinations are an effective method of preventing certain disease such as polio, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, influenza, hepatitis b, and pneumococcal infections.
How is diphtheria prevented?
By giving vaccination as children adolescents and adults from ages 11-64 receive a booster does of pertussis vaccine at the time they receive their diphtheria and tetanus boosters
What organs does tetanus affect?
tetanus also called ''lockjaw'' is a nasty disease it is caused from a bacteria called Clostridium tetani -funny name -its hard to pronounce too- (cul-stur-id-um tet-an-ni). It effects every part of the body and has most effect on the jaw hence the nick name ''lockjaw''. People AND horses can get tetanus. Tetanus CAN be prevented. Tetanus shots are available to the public,for around $40 in the US and about $5-$10 in Canada. outside North America i am not 100% sure. But in Canada tetanus shots are FREE to people with a mental injury or people 5 months or younger. but remember the bacteria that tetanus is caused from is Clostridium tetani !!!!!!!!!!!!! ★
What the difference between tetanus and tig?
Tetanus is a disease that affects the muscles and the respiratory system. The difference between tetanus and TIG or tetanus immunoglobulin is that the latter is a form of preventative vaccine for tetanus.
How is diphtheria prevented in adults?
Adults should be immunized at 10 year intervals with Td (tetanus-diphtheria) toxoid. A toxoid is a bacterial toxin that is treated to make it harmless but still can induce immunity to the disease.
Are there any dangerous ingredients in a tetanus shot?
Yes. there is one dangerous in a tetanus shot and that is tetanus.
