Tetanus diphtheria?

Hi.. i wwould like to ask why we need to take a shot of (td) tetanus-diphtheria?? What are the benefit of this to us?? thank you

Tetanus or "lockjaw" is a disease that occurs from infections/bacteria in cuts and wounds. Very nasty and can be fatal.

Diptheria is a disease that used to kill millions before vaccinations. It is on the rise in countries that do not vaccinate.

Gem gave a good answer, accurate, correct, and to the point.

They are both killers!
Tetanus is practically unknown today and its due to everyone routinely getting their shots, and its the same for diptheria. I have never seen a case of either in many years as a nurse whereas my mum (who was also a nurse) used to see many cases in her early years of nursing. She also saw many people die from them;

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