Yes, you can have tetanus vaccinations within six months of each other.
Tetanus, caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, leads to severe muscle stiffness and spasms, particularly affecting the jaw and neck, which can be life-threatening if untreated. Salmonella infection, on the other hand, typically results in gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, often linked to contaminated food or water. While tetanus can cause long-term complications and requires immediate medical attention, salmonella infections usually resolve within a week but can be severe in vulnerable populations. Both conditions highlight the importance of vaccinations and food safety practices.
OSHA does not specifically require the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine for workers. However, certain industries, particularly healthcare, may recommend or require vaccinations, including Tdap, to protect employees and patients from infectious diseases. Employers are encouraged to follow guidelines from the CDC and other health authorities regarding vaccinations to ensure workplace safety.
Lockjaw
no
generally a tetanus shot within 8-10 years should be sufficient. depending on how badly you cut your hand, you may want to seek treatment so that the cut can be irrigated and you can be given an antibiotic ointment to prevent other infections.
Core vaccines for all horses in the US include: Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis, Tetanus, Rabies and West Nile Virus. These vaccines are recommended generally once a year though in some areas WNV vaccines are boostered every 6 months. All other vaccines are considered risk-based and recommended based upon the horse's age, use and management (stabling situation). For example, Strangles is not recommended simply for boarding situations. That vaccine carries more risk than other vaccines and is only recommended for horses in high risk situations such as breeding stables. You should ALWAYS contact your veterinarian to discuss your specific situation and determine what vaccinations are appropriate for your horse. Core vaccinations (just vaccinations, not the exam or Coggins test) will average around $100-125. If risk based vaccinations are administered, the price will increase as will the yearly cost if boosters of risk-based or core vaccinations are recommended.
Other countries may have diseases that your home country does not have, so even if you had vaccinations when you were a child, you may still need other vaccinations to travel safely to other countries.
yes
The worst to come so far from a tetanus vaccination is 50 children being paralyzed. Vaccines contain mercury, animal cells and other chemicals other than the antitoxin.
I stepped upon a rusty nail once. My doctor indicated that a tetanus booster is recommended if your most recent tetanus vaccination was more than 10 years ago.
Unfused tetanus-"the relaxation time between successive twitches will get shorter as the strength of contraction increases in amplitude." On the other hand, Fused tetanus-"Smooth, sustained muscle contraction."
One combines the HIB vaccine with meningococcal vaccine, and the other with tetanus vaccine.