Pow Wow. The term powwow is the white manâs version of the Indian word âpau-wauâ which originally stood for a healing ceremony conducted by the spiritual or religious leaders of various tribes.
Tetanus vaccines prevent lockjaw, a disease of horrible muscle spasms that is generally fatal. If you have already been properly vaccinated within the last 10 years, then you are probably protected unless the puncture wound is profoundly contaminated--prompting a need for a booster vaccine in 5 years. The symptoms of tetanus can occur as quickly as 3 days, although the average is 8 days. In brief: Not long.
A booster shot will be recommended if the dog bite victim is not sure when she/he was last vaccinated. In this case, the tetanus shot must be given within 72 hours after the dog bite incident. Because schools require a complete tetanus vaccination record, children commonly receive tetanus booster shots.