The shot is safe, and serious complications are very rare.

Webthe tetanus vaccine protects against tetanus, which is a serious bacterial infection.

You should have a series of tetanus vaccines during childhood.

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Tetanus shots prevent dangerous infections.

Learn more about the tetanus vaccine including who should get one and how long it lasts at walgreens.

Everyone should get tetanus shots as recommended.

You get the shot in your upper arm or thigh.

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

Webadults should get a tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

Webcdc recommends tetanus vaccines for people across the lifespan, including for wound management.

Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

Webadults should get a tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

Webcdc recommends tetanus vaccines for people across the lifespan, including for wound management.

Webtetanus shots help prevent a serious bacterial infection.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Webtdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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