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tetanus

[tet-n-uhs] / ˈtɛt n əs /
NOUN
lockjaw
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STRONG


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The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

In 1962, President Kennedy signed the Vaccination Assistance Act, which ensured that all children under five, regardless of income, could receive vaccines against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus.

From Salon Jan. 4, 2026

These horses occasionally answered the call of nature, creating a bacteria-filled environment that required the athletic trainer to keep a supply of tetanus shots on hand, to be administered when players’ wounds broke the skin.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

Ms King-Voisin was taken to A&E, where her wound was treated and she was given a tetanus jab.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2025

“Better. He got a tetanus shot, and now we’re loading him with antibiotics and pain medication. It’s strong stuff, so he’s pretty sleepy.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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