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Tetanus Vaccine Booster: Everything You Need to Know for Lifelong Protection

"Tetanus, often referred to as "lockjaw," is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Unlike many other vaccine-preventable diseases, tetanus is not transmitted from person to person. Instead, the spores are ubiquitous in our environment, found in soil, dust, and manure. These spores can enter the body through even the smallest breaks in the skin, such as a splinter, a minor cut, or an animal bite. Because the bacteria are everywhere, the only reliable way to prevent infection is through the high levels of immunity provided by the tetanus vaccine and its subsequent boosters. The tetanus vaccine booste..."

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