Who should get Td or Tdap vaccine?
Adolescents and adults who have not had any kind of tetanus shot in the last 10 years should get the Td or Tdap booster. You should also update your protection if you have a dirty wound and it’s been more than 5 years since your last tetanus shot. About Tetanus Vaccination Vaccination is the best way to protect against tetanus. A combination vaccine, called the Td (tetanus diphtheria) booster or Tdap (tetanus diphtheria pertussis), protects against both tetanus and diphtheria. A Td or Tdap booster is recommended every 10 years. To schedule an appointment to receive tetanus or other immunizations, call First District Health Unit at 852-1376. How do I know when I last had a tetanus shot? Check your immunization records wherever you have received vaccinations. Your tetanus immunization maybe listed as Td or Tdap. What is tetanus? Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. It is contracted through a cut or wound that becomes contaminated with
