With the risk of whooping cough infections rising, it's a good time to make sure you're up to date on your Tdap booster, experts say. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly infectious respiratory ...

This article explains how the Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, addresses the issue of waning immunity, and emphasizes the crucial role of this vaccine in preserving ...

Medically reviewed by David Snyder, PharmDMedically reviewed by David Snyder, PharmD Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Tdap vaccine may be given ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted today to expand the recommendation for the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular ...

You're attending all of your prenatal appointments, taking your prenatal vitamins, and getting plenty of sleep, but did you know one of the most important tools for staying healthy during pregnancy is ...

It’s a childhood vaccination rite of passage, and adults need to keep up to date with a tetanus booster shot every 10 years. But how much do you really know about this potentially serious disease, and ...

Share on Pinterest The CDC issued new guidance for doctors about administering tetanus shots in advance of an upcoming shortage. SolStock/Getty Images The CDC is urging healthcare professionals to ...

Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani. It’s pretty common to encounter it in soil ...