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When did tetanus vaccine become available?; The first tetanus toxoid (inactivated toxin) was produced in 1924 and was used successfully to prevent tetanus in the armed services during World War II. ... What kind of vaccine is the tetanus toxoid?; The tetanus vaccine is an inactivated toxin (poison) called a toxoid.
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www.vaccineinformation.org/tetanus/qandavax.asp
www.vaccineinformation.org/tetanus/qandavax.asp
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All About Tetanus Shots ... These days, you may need just a tetanus booster, or a vaccination against tetanus, diptheria and pertussis. Tetanus is a bacterial infection of the nervous system also known as lockjaw. Symptoms include muscle stiffness, difficulty swallowing, ... It's Not Just Tetanus Shots You May Need:
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It's important for you to be up-to-date on your tetanus shots. ... Tetanus shots: How often should I get boosters? ... What happens if you get tetanus shots too close together? I was in the emergency room recently after stepping on a nail. I couldn't recall when I last had a tetanus shot, so the doctor gave me one. Later,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus-shots/AN01497
www.mayoclinic.com/health/tetanus-shots/AN01497
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: Why Does the Tetanus Vaccine Hurt So Much? ... There are some experts who are now questioning the need for tetanus vaccine booster shots at all. At one point in history, the standard medical recommendation was annual tetanus vaccine booster shots.
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www.wisegeek.com/why-does-the-tetanus-vaccine-hurt-so-much.htm
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Post-exposure tetanus prophylaxis also involves getting tetanus shots, but after an injury occurs. Shots given will depend on the number of years since the patient's last booster, the total number of tetanus vaccinations the patient has received, and the nature of the wound.
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The best way to prevent tetanus is to make sure that your immunizations against the disease are updated. Before you started school, by about age 5, you should have received a full series of tetanus immunizations (shots).
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Tetanus vaccination is one of the recommended childhood immunizations and should begin during infancy. In most parts of the United States, tetanus immunization is required before starting school. The first time you are vaccinated, you will receive a series of five shots spread out over several months.
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In the U.S., immunizations begin in infancy with the DTaP series of shots. The DTaP vaccine is a "3-in-1" vaccine that protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. It is a safer version of an older vaccine known as DTP, which is no longer used in the U.S.
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