Where to get a tetanus shot near me

Vaccines are available that help prevent tetanus, an infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria. Four kinds of vaccines used in the United States today help protect against tetanus, all of which also provide protection against other diseases:

• Diphtheria and tetanus (DT) vaccines
• Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines
• Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccines
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines

Babies and children younger than 7 years old receive DTaP or DT, while older children and adults receive Tdap and Td.

CDC recommends tetanus vaccination for all babies and children, preteens and teens, and adults. Talk with your or your child’s doctor if you have questions about tetanus vaccines.

Sutter Walk-In Care Offers Tdap Vaccines to Prevent Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Diphtheria

The Tdap vaccine protects you against three serious bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Because these diseases are contagious, getting a Tdap shot doesn’t just protect you, it helps protect others around you.

Sutter Walk-In Care makes getting the Tdap shot simple and fast. Book a same-day visit online or simply walk-in. In just a small amount of time, you can make a big impact on your health.

About Tetanus

• Tetanus is also known as “lockjaw” because it affects your nervous system and can lead to painful muscle cramps, stiffness and spasms, especially in your neck and jaw.
• It’s possible for your head and neck muscles to tighten so much that you can’t swallow or breathe.
• Tetanus bacteria are found in dust, manure and soil, and usually enter your body through a cut or wound.
• There is no cure for tetanus; that’s why it’s important to be vaccinated against it.
• Tetanus booster shots are recommended about once every 10 years.

About Whooping Cough

• Whooping cough symptoms – uncontrollable, violent coughing that can often make it hard to breathe – are why pertussis has its nickname.
• In recent years, this highly contagious respiratory tract infection has been on the rise in Northern California.
• Students entering grades 7 through 12 are required by California law to be vaccinated against whooping cough and need to show proof of receiving a booster shot after age 7.
• Pertussis is especially harmful to infants, but teens and adults can also have serious complications from whooping cough, including fracturing a rib from coughing violently.
• Everyone between the ages of 11 and 64 should get a whooping cough booster shot, especially adults who are in contact with children.
• Pregnant women can also get vaccinated against whooping cough to protect their babies.

About Diphtheria

• Diphtheria creates a thick coating in the back of your throat that can lead to breathing problems, heart failure and paralysis.
• You can catch it through cough or sneeze droplets, or coming into contact with an object that has the bacteria on it.
• The disease targets both children and adults that have not had the diphtheria vaccine recently.
• Booster shots are recommended for preteens at age 11 or 12.
• Adults should get a diphtheria booster shot about once every 10 years.

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Adults 19+

• COVID-19
• Flu
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis A & B combination
• Human Papillomavirus - HPV (adults ≤ 45)
• Pneumonia (adults with certain risk factors)
• Shingles (adults 50+ or with certain risk factors)
• Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough - Tdap & Td

For a full immunization schedule for adults, check with the CDC or download the CDC's adult combined vaccine schedule

Senior 65+

• COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

• Flu (influenza)

• Shingles (herpes zoster)

• Pneumonia (pneumococcal)

• Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (Tdap & Td)

For a full immunization schedule for adults, check with the CDC or download the CDC's adult combined vaccine schedule.

Children 18 & Under

• COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

• Flu (influenza)

• Chicken pox (varicella)

• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae)

• Meningitis (meningococcal)

• MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)

• Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (Tdap & Td)

For a full immunization schedule for kids, check with the CDC or download the CDC child vaccine schedule.

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• COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

• Flu (influenza)

• Cholera

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis A & B combination

• Japanese encephalitis

• Meningitis (meningococcal)

• Polio

• Rabies

• Typhoid

• Yellow Fever

Schedule a travel health consultation with our travel medicine specialists so you can get the required and recommended immunizations and fill any prescription medications you may need while traveling.

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The flu virus can cause fever, sore throat, cough, chills, headache, and muscle aches. It’s important to know that flu can be serious, even for healthy individuals. Flu vaccination is especially important for adults over age 65 or those with health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or other chronic illnesses.

• All children and adults age 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a liver disease which can cause nausea, vomiting, and a number of more serious symptoms. It is spread by the consumption of contaminated food or water and through occupational or personal contact with infected animals or humans. It is not a lifelong disease. The best way to prevent Hepatitis A is by getting the vaccine.

• All children should get the Hepatitis A vaccine at age of 1 year. 
• All unvaccinated adults should get the Hepatitis A vaccine if they are in the high-risk group or travelling to a location where the vaccination is recommended.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It is spread by contact with blood or other bodily fluid of a person who is already infected. The Hepatitis B virus can cause lifelong infection or death. It is the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. There is no cure for Hepatitis B and the best way to prevent it is by getting a vaccine. Recommended for:

• All adults aged 19-59.
• Adults 60+ with risk factors including diabetes, kidney disease, or liver disease, as well as people with sexual partners with Hep B, who travel or work in countries with high rates of Hep B, or who share needles or syringes. 
• Babies in a series of 3-4 shots over a 6-month period. 
• All children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not yet gotten the vaccine.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV (human papillomavirus) can cause certain cancers and disease including cervical cancer and genital warts. HPV is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Vaccination can help prevent certain HPV infections.

• All children 11 or 12 years of age should get 2 doses of the HPV vaccine.
• All unvaccinated adolescents and adults age 15 to 26 years should get 3 doses of the HPV vaccine.
• Unvaccinated adults 27-45 should evaluate their risk and discuss with their pharmacist to determine if they should receive the vaccine. 

Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)

Measles, mumps, and rubella are infections that can lead to significant illness. More than 95% of children receiving the MMR vaccine will be protected from the three diseases throughout their lives.

• All children should get the first dose of MMR vaccine at age 12 to 15 months and second dose at age 4 to 6 years.
• All adults with no evidence of immunity should get 1 dose the MMR vaccine and 2 doses if in the high-risk group.

Meningitis

Bacteria in the lining of the brain and spinal cord can cause meningitis. The meningitis bacteria are spread by cough and saliva. Infection can progress to death within 24-48 hours or lead to permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage, or loss of limbs. Vaccinations can help prevent this infection.

• All children and adolescents should get the first dose at age 11 or 12 years and a second dose at age 16 years. 
• Adolescents and young adults age 16 to 23 years may also be vaccinated with a meningococcal serogroup B vaccine, preferably at 16 to 18 years old.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious, sometimes fatal, lung infection that causes fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Pneumonia is spread by tiny droplets in the air after an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can protect yourself by getting vaccinated at any time of the year for long-term protection of the disease. Recommended for:

• All adults 65+
• Adults 18+ with risk factors including diabetes, chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, asthma, COPD, autoimmune disease, and others.
• Babies and children younger than 2.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful skin rash that typically produces a painful rash that blisters and can last up to 30 days. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, you have the shingles virus inside you already, but it is inactive. As you get older, your immune system naturally weakens, increasing your risk of the virus reactivating as shingles. Vaccination is the best way to avoid getting shingles. Recommended for:

• All adults 50+ should receive 2 doses 2-6 months apart.
• Adults 19+ who are immunocompromised or may become immunocompromised.

Tetanus (Td)

Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious but preventable disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves. It causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow. Getting vaccinated can prevent tetanus.

• All children should get the first series of tetanus shots starting at age of 2 months.
• All children should get the next tetanus shot at age 11 to 12 years.
• All adults should get a tetanus shot every 10 years.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, affects the respiratory tract causing excessive coughing fits that can disturb normal breathing. It is highly contagious and can spread through coughing or sneezing. Vaccination can help prevent whooping cough.

• All children should get the Tdap vaccine at age 11 to 12 years.
• All unvaccinated adults should get 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine.
• All pregnant women should get 1 dose of the Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy, preferably in gestational weeks 27 to 36. 

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