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tetanus

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


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Importantly, antibodies generated by earlier vaccinations, including those against chickenpox and tetanus, could still be detected.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

There are five immunizations required as a condition of entry into kindergarten in California: polio; DTaP, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; hepatitis B; MMR; and varicella, or chickenpox.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

The immunisations recommended for all children under the order are for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus, and varicella or chicken pox.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The twins had received vaccines for hepatitis A, influenza, and DTaP, which includes diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines, during their 18-month wellness visit at their pediatrician’s office in April 2025, according to the civil suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

When they were given a questionnaire later, all the students appeared to be well educated about the dangers of tetanus.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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