tetanus

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The Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine can prevent infections and reduce the likelihood of severe disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Tetanus gives you about 10 years of cover, while flu vaccines need updating every year.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022

Tetanus is caused by a bacterium that is prevalent in earth and leaves.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2019

Tetanus, caused by poison-producing bacteria, can result in painful muscle tightening, particularly a locked jaw that can prevent a person from breathing or swallowing.

From US News • Apr. 6, 2015

Tetanus, erysipelas, and many other surgical conditions have been almost proved to be the result of infection by similar microscopic plants, which, though acting in the same way, have various forms and life histories.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 810, July 11, 1891 by Various