What is tetanus? What are the symptoms and consequences of the disease? Who is at risk of developing tetanus? How do vaccines work? What is the history of the tetanus vaccine? Who should receive the tetanus vaccine? When should people receive the tetanus vaccine? Why is this schedule important? Has there been a change in tetanus incidence in the United States since the vaccine became available? What are the risks of vaccination versus non-vaccination? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? Are there areas in the world in which tetanus is prevalent? If so, does this affect the recommendations for US vaccination?

The tetanus vaccine is a dose of the bacterium Clostridium Tetani, in inactive form or even a surface molecule that helps the body to actively form the antibody.

The tetanus vaccine has coverage for life, it is mandatory in those countries where the disease became common, such as the USA, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay among others.

Before a surgical act or a suspicion of exposure with this bacterium, the booster of the tetanus vaccine should be administered quickly.

Explanation:

Tetanus disease generates a tetanization of all the muscles of the organism, generating spasmodic contractions, which make it impossible to function and develop life when it affects the diaphragm as it makes breathing impossible.

Tetanization does not affect differently in age or sex, it only consists of contamination with the bacteria to be sufficient.

The sources of contagion are areas of mud or earth, rusty cutting or sharp elements, and poorly hygienic or abandoned areas. In order for the bacteria to be transmitted or the transmission route to be fulfilled, there must be a lesion of loss of continuity of the epithelium or mucosa.