Side effects: The tetanus vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, headache, tiredness, mild fever, or muscle aches.
Additional precautions: Clean all wounds thoroughly and seek medical advice for deep, dirty, or puncture wounds, especially if your vaccination status is not up to date. Regular booster doses are important for continued protection.
Risks caused by tetanus: Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and can cause painful muscle stiffness and spasms, breathing difficulties, and, in severe cases, death.