Tetanus and Tetanus Shots
See your pediatrician as soon as possible if your child needs a tetanus shot after getting a dirty wound.
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What Happens if You Skip a Tetanus Shot?
Unvaccinated kids with tetanus typically end up in the ICU for weeks or months and are lucky to survive this vaccine-preventable disease.
Can You Treat Tetanus Without a Tetanus Shot?
If your child had tetanus, would you think about a treatment plan that didn’t include the standard tetanus shot?