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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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
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/18923.pdf