Tetanus

Follow the links below to find information about tetanus, including immunisation.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Tetanus
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tetanus, or 'lock-jaw' as it is sometimes called, is a very serious illness.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   Tetanus
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tetanus is a serious illness, which can be fatal. It is caused by the tetanus bacteria (germs) getting into a wound or cut.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   Tetanus (lockjaw)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of tetanus by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Vitamin C for preventing and treating tetanus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tetanus is a disease caused by tetanus toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This bacterium typically infects penetrating wounds contaminated by foreign material such as soil. In developing countries, poor hygiene after childbirt...
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Cuts, grazes and bruises
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   While the body is very good at healing itself, cuts and grazes usually heal more quickly if simple first aid steps are followed.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Tetanus
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium, Clostridium tetani. These bacteria are common in the environment and are found in soil, dust and manure. The bacteria can contaminate wounds, where they produce a toxin which causes the symptoms of tetanus.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Skin cuts and abrasions
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cuts and wounds to skin heal at different rates depending on the wound, the individual's age and health, and factors such as infection. An abrasion is a minor injury, since only the surface layers of the skin are damaged. However, an incised wound can cause severe bleeding and this is a medical emergency. Some wounds are more likely to encourage the growth of tetanus bacteria than others.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Tetanus
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that causes muscle spasms and breathing problems. Tetanus is uncommon in Australia because of the widespread use of the tetanus vaccine. Some wounds are more likely to encourage the growth of tetanus bacteria, such as a compound fracture, animal bite, burn or any wound contaminated with soil, horse manure or fragments of foreign objects.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Cuts and grazes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Do you ever fall over and hurt yourself? Every one does sometimes and when you are active and growing it can happen more often. Sometimes we can damage our skin.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Tetanus - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tetanus is a dangerous infection that is easily prevented by keeping your vaccination up to date.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Tetanus and immunisation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani and can contaminate wounds, causing symptoms of painful muscular contractions and spasms. Provides information about immunisation to protect against tetanus.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Combined DTP-HBV-HIB vaccine versus separately administered DTP-HBV and HIB vaccines in healthy infants up to two years old
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Childhood vaccinations provide an effective method of protection against diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that routine infant immunisation programmes include a vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenza) type B (HIB...
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Adult immunisation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. Find out about the diseases you should consider being vaccinated against.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Vaccines for women to prevent neonatal tetanus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Vaccinating childbearing women against tetanus rather than influenza or cholera appears to decrease incidence of tetanus in newborn babies but possible adverse effects not assessed. Neonatal tetanus is an infection causing rigidity, muscle spasm and oft...
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Tetanus Laboratory Case Definition (LCD)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for tetanus.
Date:   Jan 2005
Title:   Diazepam for treating tetanus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tetanus is a disease caused by bacteria (Clostridium tetani) found in soil and faeces. It can be immunised against but continues to kill children and adults. Newborn infants are the most vulnerable, particularly in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria ...
Title:   Good health for travellers overseas
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to staying healthy on overseas trips.
Date:   Dec 1996

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