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When a child has immunizations for starting kindergarten, is the tetanus booster one of the shots?

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Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered

Pediatrics 58 years experience

Kindergarten shots: Yes, it is, in addition to diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, measles and chickenpox.

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Dr. Jerry Casaleanswered

Pediatrics 40 years experience

Yes: Tetanus is part of this schedule the usual shots are MMR DPT and polio.

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Dr. Mark Diamondanswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

Yes: As part of the dpt, yes. The t stands for tetanus.

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