Tetanus disease is a condition with serious consequences. There is no cure for tetanus once a person develops symptoms, just supportive treatment and management of complications. The best "treatment" is prevention through immunization. 

Whooping cough or Pertussis is a serious infection that is spread from person-to-person contact. Adults under the age of 65 should prevent pertussis by receiving a Tdap vaccine. It is especially important for grandparents and others who have contact with children.