Tetanus Immunity in Individuals Aged 50 Years or Older in Kashan, Iran

Tetanus Immunity in Individuals Aged 50 Years or Older in Kashan, Iran

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Tetanus can be only prevented by vaccination because immunity against this disease is rarely acquired, even by natural infections. To maintain long-term protective immunity against tetanus, booster immunization is essential for adolescents and adults. Most hospitalized cases and virtually all deaths...

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Main Authors: Reza Razzaghi, Ahmad Khalifesoltani, Mansooreh Momen Heravi, Hosein Akbari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-06-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Subjects:
Tetanus
Immunity
Older persons
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3760

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