Tetanus is a life-threatening disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil. The potential sources of infection include animal bites and having a cut or puncture wound contaminated by soil or sand. The bacteria multiply in the wound and release a neurotoxin into the bloodstream. Even a small quantity of the toxin interferes with nerve function in muscles. Advanced cases of tetanus lead to respiratory failure. The vaccine is included in the National Vaccination Programme. The tetanus vaccine is given to adults aged 25, 45 and 65 years, and after that, every 10 years.
- Lääkeinfo.fi: diTeBooster (in Finnish)
- Tetanus and diphtheria vaccine (dT)
- In the National Vaccination Programme for boosters administered to adults
- Lääkeinfo.fi: diTekiBooster (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine (dtap)
- Lääkeinfo: Pentavac (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and Hib vaccine (DTaP-IPV-Hib)
- Lääkeinfo.fi: Tetravac (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio vaccine (DTaP-IPV)
- Indicated for 4-year-olds in the National Vaccination Programme
- Lääkeinfo.fi: Infanrix-Polio+Hib (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and Hib vaccine (DTaP-IPV-Hib)
- For infants as part of the National Vaccination Programme
- Lääkeinfo.fi: Boostrix (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine (dtap)
- Lääkeinfo.fi: Triaxis (in Finnish)
- Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine (dtap)
- In the National Vaccination Programme for 14–15-year-olds and 25-year-olds
- THL, Infectious diseases: Tetanus (in Finnish)
- Duodecim medical reference book: Tetanus (in Finnish)
- WHO, Fact sheet: Tetanus
