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When did tetanus vaccine become available?
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1924: It was first used in the military and is now readily available in many safe formulations.
Answered 10/23/2011
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Tetanus Vaccine: .The first inactive tetanus toxoid was discovered and produced in 1924. This vaccine was proven to be successful when it was used to prevent tetanus in the military during world war.
Answered 9/14/2017
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