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Can a tetanus shot cancel out the effect of birth control pills for a while?
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Tetanus anti BCP's: A tetanus shot is inactivated toxin fro the tetanus bacteria. It will have no effect on the efficacy of birth control pills.
Answered 7/20/2017
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No: No it will have no effect on the Birth Control Pills Effectiveness
Answered 12/25/2015
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