10/03/2026
Protect your family from the dangers of Tetanus. Understanding how it spreads and recognizing the early signs is the first step toward prevention.
💡 All You Need to Know About Tetanus:
What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is a serious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. It's often called "lockjaw" because it can cause severe muscle stiffness, especially in the jaw and neck.
Key Facts:
✅ Affects both genders and all ages.
⚠️ Spread through indirect contact (e.g., contaminated soil, dust, manure entering through a wound).
Characteristics:
* Motile, anaerobic bacteria.
* Spore-forming.
* Gram-positive, becoming Gram-negative upon sporulation.
🛡️ Signs & Symptoms:
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately:
* Spasms and stiffness in your jaw muscles (trismus).
* Difficulty swallowing.
* Fever.
* Painful abdominal muscles.
💉 Immunization is Key:
Prevention is your best defense. The expanded program of immunization by the DOH ensures access to recommended vaccines, including the Pentavalent vaccine, for infants and mothers. Tetanus can be prevented with a simple vaccine.
Did you know the bacteria responsible for tetanus is found virtually everywhere? Vaccinate now before it's too late!
👇Anti-Tetanus Vaccine available at Mambugan - Antipolo Animal Bite Clinic
Located at: 232 Siruna Village Phase 4, Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo City
Call or Text us: 0916 464 0180/0991 932 6906
Let’s get vaccinated now !