A vegetable hawker in Kuching, Sarawak faces the possibility of amputation after contracting tetanus from a stray cat scratch ...

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 ...

Getting cuts while cooking or gardening is pretty common, so you may not give it much thought. But if it involves a rusty ...

The tetanus shot is such a vaccine. Tetanus is a disease caused by toxins created by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The vaccine conditions the body's immune system to eliminate these toxins.

A painful moment was experienced on Wednesday during a wrestling match in Nebraska. It is not the first, and unfortunately it will not be the last time that a moment like this happens in American ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a warning (Inadvertent intradermal administration of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines instead of tuberculosis skin tests ...

Medicare Parts B and D provide cover for certain tetanus shots, depending on the type of plan a person has. There are options to help reduce out-of-pocket costs or get the vaccine for free.

Considering taking supplements to treat tetanus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of tetanus. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

Few days ago the issue on Tetanus vaccine issue was revisited stirring the conversation on its safety. According to those against it the injection causes infertility and is a sterilisation tool.

The Howell County Health Department will provide a mobile unit at Endurance Church this evening during distribution to offer free tetanus shots for those in need. The service aims to […] ...