An appointment with the nurse is necessary to receive the immunization. Contact your private healthcare provider about receiving the vaccine. It can cause serious and painful muscle spasms, leading to immobility of the jaw and even death. Diphtheria is a disease that causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, or airway. The bacteria spread from an infected person to others through sneezing, coughing, etc.
Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, heart failure, paralysis and death.
The combined vaccine is essentially a booster to ensure immunity to both Tetanus and Diptheria in adults. Check with your physician before receiving this or any other immunization. All persons are indicated for vaccination against Tetanus Persons 7 year of age and older All persons who have received 3 initial doses of any type of Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccine to achieve basic immunity to the diseases, but need a booster shot. After the initial series of shots is completed, a booster shot is needed every 10 years. A person ever had a serious allergic reaction from the Tetanus vaccine Who has a moderate or severe illness Who is pregnant For more information or to request a vaccination, call the Health Division.