A chromosome (from Greek: ÏÏá¿¶Î¼Î± color and Ïá¿¶Î¼Î± body) is a packaged and organized structure containing most of the DNA of a living organism.
Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are prevented by a childhood vaccine, called DTaP, and a newer vaccine for adolescents and adults, called Tdap.
Disease and vaccine facts. 1  FACT: Tetanus can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines. 2  FACT: You cannot get tetanus from the vaccines. 3  FACT: Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by bacteria found worldwide in soil, dust, and manure.