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Is tetanus preventable with the shot?
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Yes: Prevention of tetanus is one of the more gratifying successes of vaccine use. As long as the individual has completed his/her primary series before exposure they can avoid this for more than a decade.Booster shots are recommended every 10 years to maintain a good level of protection.
Answered 7/27/2014
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