Those involved in clean up from the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene should make sure their tetanus vaccinations are up to date because of the possibility of increased chances of ...

Tetanus is a serious infection that causes mus­cle stiffness and spasms. It is sometimes called “lockjaw” because muscle spasms can clench the jaw shut. Tetanus is caused by bac­teria (germs) that ...

"All adults should get the tetanus vaccine every 10 years, as that is the longest protection lasts," Edwards advised.

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious but preventable respiratory disease that most commonly ...

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, which affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms. With an increased awareness of disease prevention, ...

You could be vaccinated against pertussis without even realizing it – the Tdap vaccine, the common immunization against ...

What is Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis? Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or a wound. Tetanus (Lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles all over the body and ...

Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up ...

If someone has a cut or other injury and comes in contact with contaminated flood water, they may be at risk of tetanus. This risk increases if the person is not up to date on vaccinations.

Childhood vaccinations are crucial for protecting children from deadly infections. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune ...

The new stats mean that more parents are choosing to decline lifesaving vaccines and, for the fourth consecutive year, the US has remained below the 95 percent vaccination target that would keep ...

and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines. A legal epidemiological review of statutes, regulations, and state agency guidance identified school-entry policies across fifty ...