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Tetanus injection

2015-12-28 04:27:12
After how much time tetanus injection should be taken?, is it dangerous to ignore it. Please reply to my question
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Immunization against tetanus consists first of a series of either 3 or 4 injections, depending on which type of tetanus toxoid you receive. In addition, it is very important that you get a booster injection every 10 years for the rest of your life. Also, if you get a wound that is unclean or hard to clean, you may need an emergency booster injection if it has been more than 5 years since your last booster...

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