Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious illness. It’s highly contagious, can leave you with a hacking cough for months, and is especially dangerous to babies. The CDC reports that cases ...

Those involved in clean up from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton should ensure their tetanus vaccinations are up to date.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a warning (Inadvertent intradermal administration of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines instead of tuberculosis skin tests ...

Tetanus can enter the body through deep cuts or wounds. Symptoms of an infection can appear a few days or weeks after the ...

Immunized adults should have a tetanus booster every 10 years. Anyone helping with post-Helene cleanup should make sure their ...

Adults need a tetanus booster shot every 10 years to maintain protection. Getting vaccinated and staying up to date on the tetanus shot is the main way to prevent contraction, according to the CDC.

You can locate COVID and flu boosters with the NCDHHS locater at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines. Your health care provider and some urgent care clinics can also provide immunization against tetanus ...