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Horses are very susceptible to tetanus, which is caused by a ubiquitous environmental bacteria called Clostridium tetani. Tetanus develops when a horse (or any mammal, including a human) gets a deep puncture wound from an unclean surface - the classic example is stepping on a rusty nail. The bacteria only live in anaerobic conditions, so the wound has to be deep and thin enough that the surface seals over and keep atmospheric air out. If a horse becomes sick with tetanus, it is very rare for the horse to survive.
The good news is the vaccine is very effective, widely available and has minimal short or long term side effects. The tetanus vaccine is usually made available as a combination vaccine with several other diseases.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoyes, in fact horses are one of the most susceptible creatures to Tetanus. And since they shed the bacteria in their feces, they tend to live in constantly contaminated surroundings.
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Where on your body to you have a tetnus jab?
in your arm dosent hurt
Does medicare pay for tetnus vaccine cpt code 90703?
Only if they have the disease
What does a vaccine accomplish?
Immunity to what ever you wish to vaccinate
Can you have an allergic reaction to a tetnus shot?
Yes, you can have a allergic reaction to any shot. All the shot is is a little bit of the virus:)
How did john snow vaccinate cholera?
he didnt, he broke the pumpalso he gave people some infected cheesecakejust kidding^^(.( O.O ).)bb
Are horses common carriers of tetnus?
The tetnus bacteria is in their manure so they are exposed much of the time. It is essential that the horse is kept current on his vaccinations. Manure must be cleaned daily and put in a place away from the horse.
What is the spelling of vaccinate?
Vaccinate is the correct spelling.
A sentence with the word vaccinate?
hghahahahahahahhha vaccinate
What happens if you don't give the flu shot to the horses?
If you don't vaccinate your horse against Influenza, then he will be more at risk of contracting this highly contagious disease.
Should you vaccinate your cat?
u must vaccinate your cat
What doctor could vaccinate you from rabies?
You family physician may vaccinate you for rabies.
How much time do have to vaccinate after a rat bite?
You usually do not have to vaccinate at all after a rat bite.
What part of the body do you have a tetnus injections?
arm
How did Walter raliehg die?
He died of tetnus
Where on your body to you have a tetnus jab?
in your arm dosent hurt
How long are tetnus shots good for?
10 years
Is VAXINATE a correct spelling?
No, "VAXINATE" is not a correct spelling. The correct spelling is "VACCINATE."
