Most adults don’t need booster vaccinations for tetanus and diphtheria, new study concludes

(By Elizabeth Cooney for STAT)

People who got all their vaccinations against tetanus and diphtheria in childhood don’t need booster shots to remain protected against the two rare but dangerous diseases, researchers conclude in a new study that found no difference in disease rates between countries that recommend adult revaccination every 10 years and countries that say completing childhood vaccinations is enough.  Continue reading article here…

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