Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine By Margot L Savoy, MD, MPH, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Reviewed / Revised Oct 2022 View Patient Education Preparations Indications Contraindications and Precautions Dose and Administration Adverse Effects More Information A vaccine for tetanus alone is available, but the tetanus vaccine is typically combined with those for diphtheria and / or pertussis.