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Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine

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http://www.immunize.org/vis/td2.pdf  External Link

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Description

Tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. Diphtheria spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others.

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Review Date

3/8/2007