Tetanus prevention

Tetanus is a disease transmitted by contact with spores of bacteria of the pathogen pathogen, which live in the soil and intestinal tract of animals. It is manifested by tonic and clonic spasms of skeletal muscles, which leads to asphyxia. You can become infected with tetanus if dirt gets into a wound or cut, as a result of animal bites, or injury from sharp objects or wood debris. This disease is not transmitted from person to person.

How to prevent disease
The only way to protect yourself from tetanus is through vaccinations. Immunity after the disease passes quickly, and there is a possibility of re-infection, so vaccination is necessary, even if you were sick.
According to the national immunization schedule, children should be vaccinated for tetanus prophylaxis at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age (four shots). Revaccination is necessary at the age of 6 and 16 years. For adults, a tetanus shot should be renewed every 10 years.
By refusing to be vaccinated, you endanger your life and health.