How exactly do tetanus shots work?

Question

I know is it’s a shot for wounds that potentially could have rust or something else that you wouldn’t want in an open wound. But how do they work?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Just to make sure its clear rust has nothing to do with tetanus. It is the fact that something old and rusty has probably been in contact with dirt which is where the bacteria can live. Tetanus can be deadly so it is a precaution to get vaccinated and not possibly die.