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Symptoms of Tetanus
Other symptoms such as fever, elevated blood pressure and rapid heart rate may also be signs of tetanus. Our doctors recommend a tetanus booster shot if you haven't had the vaccine in the past 10 years or if you have a deep or contaminated wound. |
Tetanus or sometimes called, lockjaw, is a serious infection caused by a bacterial toxin which affects the brain and nervous system leading to stiffness in the muscles. Not only is it treatable by our medical providers, it is preventable with a tetanus shot stocked by Doctors Urgent Care. 