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?
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Tentanus is caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria is found in dirt and dust. Normally the bacteria does not cause any infections as it can not penetrate the skin or infect the lungs or stomach. However if you get a cut and get some dirt in it then it may cause an infection. The regular tentanus shots is a vaccine which cause the body to generate antibodies against the bacteria to help fight off an infection. Even if you are infected the vaccine will help as it cause the immune system to respond faster. But then the vaccine is given together with an antibiotic which is known to work well against the bacteria for further protection.
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