The bacteria that cause tetanus can be found in soil, manure, or dust. They infect humans by entering the body through cuts or puncture wounds, particularly when the wound area is dirty. Animal bites, burns, and non-sterile injection of drugs can also lead to infection with Clostridium tetani. read more
The purpose of Tetanus shots is the same as the purpose of any approved vaccine: to prevent a disease that might kill you. Because vaccines are given to millions of healthy people, they are required to be extremely safe. read more
Everyone. Everyone should have a current booster. This is case of exposure to tetanus through skin breakage through rusty meta or some animal bites for example. read more