In the United States, generally people qualify for full benefits from Social Security at the age of 65 and that is the reason many people consider 65 to be the real age of a senior citizen. However, the age of receiving full Social Security benefits is also a variable, based on your year of birth.
Class Summary. Sedative-hypnotic agents are the mainstays of tetanus treatment. Benzodiazepines are the most effective primary agents for muscle spasm prevention and work by enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) inhibition. Diazepam is the most frequently studied and used drug. Lorazepam is an effective alternative.
Tetanus vaccines are recommended throughout your life. There are four combination vaccines used to prevent tetanus: DTaP, Tdap, DT, and Td. Two of these (DTaP and DT) are given to children younger than 7 years of age, and two (Tdap and Td) are given to older children and adults.