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Do I Need a Tetanus Shot?

January 5, 2017

Fortunately, the tetanus shot has made Tetanus infections rare. Learn more about emergency tetanus shots and boosters. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: lockjaw, tetanus disease, tetanus shot
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