TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA (td)

TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA/PERTUSSIS (TDAP)

Tetanus: also known as lockjaw, is a rare, serious, and preventable disease that affects the body’s muscles and nerves. It often arises from a skin wound that becomes contaminated by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is often found in soil. It is not contagious.  Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap): The difference between Td and Tdap is that Tdap includes pertussis which is whooping cough.

EMT-B students: Td or Tdap vaccine within 10 years is acceptable. Advance Level Students: If Td within the last 10 years only, student will need a solo pertussis immunization (whooping cough) added within the last 5 years. If student have Tdap – pertussis was included in the vaccine.  Simple explanation: 1) You have to have had a Tdap within the last five years.