Tetanus

Tetanus is a disease caused by bacteria that live in the soil in the form of spores. These spores can enter the body through a wound and multiply there. The toxins produced by these bacteria cause muscle spasms, which are often fatal.

Vaccination provides complete protection against tetanus.

Vaccination schedule

• Vaccination: 2 months, 4 months, 11 months
• Booster: 5-6 years, 15-16 years, then every 10 years

The vaccine (T) is injectable and is most often available in combination with vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib, polio and hepatitis B (d, T, aP, Hib, IPV, HepB). For boosters, from the age of five, the vaccine is also available in a combination form combining diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio (d, T, aP, IPV).

The first dose is recommended for children aged 2 months. This is followed by a second dose at 4 months, a third dose at 11 months, and a booster at 5-6 years, 15-16 years, and then every 10 years. From 5-6 years of age, the vaccine is given in a lower dose (t).