US EditionTetanus Shots: Lifesavers or Overkill?
MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – Researchers found no difference in tetanus rates between countries with and without adult boosters and estimate the U.S. could save $1 billion annually by changing guidelines.
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Do You Need Tetanus Boosters Every 10 Years?
Fact checked by Jennifer KlumpPhoto Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty ImagesAdults who completed their childhood DTaP vaccine series may not need a booster shot, researchers say.DTaP is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). A Tdap booster, a similar vaccine with a slightly lower dose of the diphtheria and pertussis components, is given once at age 11 or 12 or later…
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