Tetanus Immunity in Individuals Aged 50 Years or Older in Kashan, Iran
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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2011-06-01
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Series: | Acta Medica Iranica |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/18923.pdf |