Question 1

what can be done about a rash from the diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: The answer to this question truly depends on what type of rash you have and where it is located.  If you have had an urticarial (hive-like) reaction to the vaccine, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) would be helpful to clear the rash.  If it is contact type of rash located close to the injection site, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may also be helpful, as well as cool compresses and a topical hydrocortisone.

Question 2

how can i get rid of a rash from the diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine?

Accepted Answer

R ash after DPT: You don't describe the rash. It is most unusual to get a rash with a DPT shot. It is possible you have an inter current viral illness which lasts for a week to ten days.

Question 3

road rash on knee is yellow on inside and tender and red around infection? tetanus shot ? wat should i do?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infection: This sounds like a good old standard bacterial skin infection and in no way represents a tetanus diagnosis.  Most skin infections require antibiotics which are prescribed at your local family medicine clinic.

Question 4

how is tetanus spread?

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From the Dirt: Tetanus spores live in the dirt.  It is contracted through a cut or wound that becomes contaminated with the organism.  This could be a naturally curious question.  However,  If you are not immunized or have unimmunized children, run don't walk to your nearest pediatrician's office to rectify this situation!    You are quite close to the Measles outbreak epicenter, tetanus could be next!

Question 5

how serious is tetanus?

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Depends: Survival from tetanus depends on a variety of factors. Case fatality rate runs 30% or so with older and very young patients more likely to die. Personal fitness, access to antitoxin and other interventions can improve outcome.

Question 6

how dangerous is tetanus?

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Serious Disease: Tetanus is very serious disease and although many will recover with treatment others may be fatal
It is a preventable disease with proper immunisation

Question 7

what are tetanus shots for?

Accepted Answer

Prevent tetanus: Tetanus is a germ that exists all around us.It's spores spread the germs and can enter any break in the skin.A classical risky wound would be from a rusty nail or garden implement.The germ spores enter the wound and fester into an infection.Over time the germs begin to make a neurotoxin that enters the blood and causes the symptoms of tetanus. A simple tetanus shot, protects people from this toxin

Question 8

is tetanus common in the us?

Accepted Answer

No: The pattern of  immunization has reduced the frequency of tetanus in the US to 40 or less cases per year. These cluster with the unimmunized or incompletely immunized populations.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of tetanus?

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Uncontrollable spasm: Uncontrollable straining of your back (your head is bent backward to the ground, and your back is twisted in the shape of a "u"), uncontrollable grimacing, and uncontrollable spasms of your muscles. It is significant if you recently had a puncture wound to the foot from the ground, or a puncture wound from a rusty nail anywhere on the body. If you are not immunized see a doctor immediately.

Question 10

what is an inactivated tetanus toxin?

Accepted Answer

Vaccine: Tetanus toxoid is an inactive (meaning it can't give you tetanus) ingredient in the tetanus vaccine.  It is important to get this vaccine every 10 years as an adult.  Also, consider getting the Tdap vaccine (with pertussis or whooping cough) instead if you are around young children under the age of 1-2 years old to help prevent them from getting pertussis.

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