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What's tetanus & diphtheria?
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?TMI: This may be tmi , or too much information..But good articles on both are found here- http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/tetanus and http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/diphtheria.
Answered 3/6/2015
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Germs: These are 2 germs that can cause significant , life threatening disease in humans.There are vaccines that when used correctly, can protect someone from both.
Answered 7/28/2014
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