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Boostrix and tetanus toxoid

2022-05-17 14:40:05
Sir what is the difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid means are they same thing for tetanus and if I get vaccinated in childhood for tetanus and in adulthood I take tetanus toxoid injection does it called booster dose and please explain what is difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid
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For any vaccine,2nd ,3rd and subsequent doses are called booster doses( boosting the previous one) I hope this will clear your doubts

Answered2022-05-17 14:47:07

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