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Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are prevented by a childhood vaccine, called DTaP, and a newer vaccine for adolescents and adults, called Tdap.
Tetanus is a vaccine preventable disease. Immunisation with a DTPa-containing (diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis) vaccine is the best way to reduce the risk of tetanus in children. Doses of vaccine are given at two, four and six months of age, with booster doses at 18 months, four years and 10-15 years (dTpa). The tetanus vaccine is free under the National Immunisation Program Schedule. To receive tetanus immunisation, visit your local doctor or immunisation provider.