Tetanus
About Tetanus
Tetanus bacteria are commonly found in soil and the manure of animals such as horses and cows.
Tetanus is a serious but rare condition caused by bacteria getting into your body through:-
- Cuts and grazes
- Tears or splits in the skin
- Burns
- Animal bites
- Body piercings, tattoos and injections
- Eye injuries
- Injecting contaminated drugs
Tetanus Vaccination
Tetanus is found in the UK so you should make sure you are vaccinated immediately if an accident, such as those mentioned above, happens to you.
A booster dose of a tetanus vaccine is recommended if the last dose was more than ten years ago.