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tetanus

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


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Six million fewer children in Africa received routine shots for diseases including tetanus, polio, diphtheria, and measles over the past 2 years, threatening to reverse decades of progress against preventable diseases.

From Science Magazine

In Washington, the State Department has not issued a warning on travel to the region, but safari companies recommend vaccinations for cholera, tetanus and yellow fever as a standard precaution.

From Washington Times

The immunizations are against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; polio; hepatitis; measles, mumps and rubella; and chickenpox.

From Seattle Times

In addition to using safety gloves, some magnet fishers use eye protection, and having your tetanus shot up to date is a good idea.

From Seattle Times

Because of the Inflation Reduction Act, he said, seniors will no longer have to make co-payments for some recommended vaccines like shingles and tetanus, saving them an average of $70 each year in the future.

From New York Times