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.
Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid, is an inactive vaccine used to prevent tetanus. During childhood five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. After three doses almost everyone is initially immune. In those who are not up to date on their tetanus immunization a booster should be given within 48 hours of an injury. In those with high risk injuries who are not fully immunized tetanus antitoxin may also be recommen