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Re:Unvaccinated 6-year-old boy was Oregon's first tetanus ca... by Volundr on Friday March 08, 2019 @07:20PM (#19343553)
Actually, the TDAP (the T is for Tetanus) is generally given every 10 years AND after possible exposure. In theory, if you are up-to-date, the post exposure vaccine is redundant, but why risk it?
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Re:Unvaccinated 6-year-old boy was Oregon's first tetanus ca... by unclenoriega on Friday March 08, 2019 @07:53PM (#19343737)
Just for completeness, the recommendation (in the US at least) is for the Td every 10 years, and the Tdap only once (preferably in adolescence) or during pregnancy.
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