When Do Kids Get Tetanus Shots; Complete Guideline About Tetanus
Tetanus is also known as a lockjaw disease. It is a severe disease that affects body muscles and nerves, but do not worry. It is preventable. When it comes to vaccination, it is no one and done. It is received in series and sometimes combined with other vaccines to prevent tetanus and as well as other diseases. New moms are often confused and want to know when do kids get tetanus shots.
In this post, I will discuss it, so read on to get maximum information. So let’s start;
When do kids get tetanus shots
The DTaP is a vaccine that protects you and or kids from three diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Researchers reveal that children get the DTaP vaccine at following intervals;
- 1st tetanus shout about two months and then as follow;
- Four-month
- Six month
- 15-18 month
- 4-6 years
Remember, his vaccine is not given to those children older than age 7.
How kids get a tetanus
Tetanus is spread by the bacteria and survives for a long time on the outside of the body. If the bacteria survive and enter the body, it quickly multiplies and affects nerves and causes symptoms of muscle stiffness and spasms. The bacteria can get in the body by following ways
- If the Contaminated drug is injected in the body
- Animal bites
- Burns
- Body piercings
- Cuts and grazes
Remember, tetanus cannot be spread from person to person.
Symptoms of tetanus
The symptoms of tetanus infection start from 4 to 21 days after infection. In general, symptoms are shown in approx ten days. Symptoms of tetanus are as follow
- Stiffness in jaws adults and kids feel difficulty in opening their mouths.
- Painful muscle spasms which make swallowing difficult.
- High temperature
- Sweating
- Rapid heartbeat
If it is not treated on time, it will become worse in the following days.
When to seek medical help
If you are worried about the wound, then consult with the nearest injury unit particularly when;
- The wound is deep
- The dirt stuck inside the wound
- If you have not fully vaccinated for tetanus
In these situations, doctors will assess the wound and decide whether you need treatment or not.
