By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While tetanus infections are uncommon in the United States, a concerning increase in cases has ...

Most medical trainees have never seen measles or its complications, muscle rigidity from tetanus, or an infant struggling to ...

Nationally, New York ranked 44th lowest for its adult vaccination rate for tetanus (65%), a federal study found It dropped even lower at 46th nationally for pneumococcal vaccination rate, which ...

A tetanus shot lasts for 10 years, and adults should get a booster every 10 years. You need a tetanus booster shot sooner if you get a deep or dirty cut and it's been more than 5 years since your last ...

Boostrix (tetanus toxoid/reduced diphtheria toxoid/adsorbed acellular pertussis vaccine) is a brand-name Tdap vaccine that helps prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. It’s available by ...

Hindustan Times on November 28, 2025, published the report of alleged tetanus injection shortage at the civic hospital ...

Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known as shingles; and pneumococcus are all associated with a reduced risk for ...