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Disease Definition Caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, tetanus takes about 1 to 21 days after infection for symptoms to show. The bacteria are spread from the environment to open wounds where they can enter the blood stream. Toxins (poisonous substances) produced by the bacteria affect the nervous system, causing symptoms such as: • muscle spasms; • trismus (lockjaw); • difficulty talking; • difficulty breathing; and • stiffness and/or pain in the shoulders, back and neck. Source: www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/tetanushttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/tetanusshapeimage_4_link_0
Tetanus
The rate of tetanus is extremely low in industrialised countries. In Australia most cases occur in the elderly who have the double problem of poor circulation and immune system function. About the vaccine Tetanus vaccine is known to be highly reactive and as a result the amount of tetanus toxoid in the vaccine has been significantly reduced over the years. Too frequent administration of this vaccine may provoke an immediate life-threatening ‘hypersensitivity’ reaction. Vaccines used in Australia: CDT (CSL) - paediatric formulation diphtheria-tetanus, DT ADT (CSL) - adult formulation diphtheria-tetanus, dT Tet-Tox (CSL) - tetanus toxoid, absorbed
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What to do if you don’t vaccinate (and even if you do!): The most important thing you can do to prevent tetanus is to thoroughly clean the wound, and make sure to remove any foreign bodies (such as splinters). Use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound and then apply Tea Tree Oil. Homoeopathic remedies: As preventative Tet-tox Ledum and/or Hypericum at time of injury. (However see a qualified homoeopath as every individual is different) information taken from: Vaccination? It’s your informed choice. By Dr Peter Baratosy ?
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