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How can immunisation protect us from tetanus bacteria?
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Antibodies to toxin: The tetanus bacteria actually set up an infection in the wound and begin to make the tetanus toxin that causes the main problem. By having the tetanus shot, you will develop blocking antibodies that attack and neutralize any toxin that might be produced. Since these antibodies do not last forever, you need occasional booster shots to keep protection up.
Answered 4/20/2014
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DTaP Does: The childhood immunization will protect your child against Tetanus as DPat shots given at 2-4-6 months,and at 15-18 months and a booster at4-6 years of age will protect your child againsy TETANUS/DIPTHERIA/PERTUSSIS(WhoopingCoough) Get your children Immunised
Answered 12/30/2014
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Antibodies to toxin: The tetanus bacteria actually set up an infection in the wound and begin to make the tetanus toxin that causes the main problem. By having the tetanus shot, you will develop blocking antibodies that attack and neutralize any toxin that might be produced. Since these antibodies do not last forever, you need occasional booster shots to keep protection up.
Answered 4/21/2014
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