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4 reasons tetanus-diphtheria booster shot should be given every 30 years

Imagine a world where tetanus and diphtheria (Td) booster vaccines are administered every 30 years instead of every 10. That’s what a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests could be possible. The...

16 June, 2016

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Need for tetanus booster every 10 years overturned with new study

A new study has shown that adults don’t need to be given a tetanus booster shot every 10 years. This would save millions of dollars in health care costs if the adult vaccination schedule was revised. Tetanus, or...

28 March, 2016

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Major shift: Mortality rate decreases in infectious diseases

A 93 per cent drop has been witnessed in the number of deaths caused by tetanus between 1990 to 2013, however, the number of mortalities owing to chronic kidney disease and diabetes over the same period increased. This...

26 December, 2014

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WHO statement on tetanus vaccine: ‘There is no HCG hormone in tetanus toxoid vaccines’

In response to the very public accusations out of Kenya concerning tainted tetanus vaccine and “population control”, the World Health Organization released the following statement: WHO is concerned that misinformation...

17 November, 2014

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Kenya: Avoid tetanus vaccine at your own risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is encouraging mothers to continue taking the tetanus vaccine which it says is safe, contrary to claims made by the Catholic Church. WHO Director of Reproductive Health and Research...

14 November, 2014

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Uganda announces elimination of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus

Uganda today announced that it has eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). The country is the 20th to do so since 2000.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber...

15 July, 2011

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US FDA approves Boostrix use in older people

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people ages 65 and older.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global...

11 July, 2011

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Adult vaccines can prevent future health costs

Looking to hold down your health care costs? Vaccines are a cost-effective way to reduce health risks, but they are often overlooked by adults.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health...

8 June, 2011

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