Tetanus is a serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by bacteria. When the tetanus bacteria invade the body, they produce a poison (toxin) that causes painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw”. It often causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow.
Jaw cramping, sudden involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) – often in the stomach, painful muscle stiffness all over the body, trouble swallowing, jerking, or staring, headache, fever and sweating, changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
Tetanus is very dangerous. It can cause breathing problems, muscle spasms, and paralysis. Muscle spasms can be strong enough to break a child’s spine or other bones. It can take months to recover fully from tetanus. A child might need weeks of hospital care. As many as 1 out of 5 people who get tetanus dies.
Tetanus shot protects from tetanus, which can be a very painful and serious disease.
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) & Indian Medical Association (IMA) strongly recommend children & adults receive all vaccines according to the recommended Vaccination schedule.
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