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According to the article, yes. "Even though it happens rarely, people can still get tetanus and experience serious or deadly effects. There is no cure for teta
by pgrote 5y ago
According to the article, yes.
"Even though it happens rarely, people can still get tetanus and experience serious or deadly effects. There is no cure for tetanus, and no definitive proof that you will have lifelong immunity with childhood vaccinations alone. So for now, the CDC continues to recommend booster vaccines every 10 years to help your immune system protect against these infections. If you have questions about the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine, talk to your doctor."
- dzdt 5y agoNo you are reading that wrong. The article says that new research suggests the answer is "no". In the conclusion you quote it is not answering the question "do adults need tetanus booster shots" but rather "what should you do?" I think this is correct. The correct advice for an individual is not to plan their own vaccine regimen based on reading popular exposition of leading edge research. You are better off following the CDC guidelines as your general approach, EVEN IF new research is suggesting those guidelines might be flawed.
- _0ffh 5y agoSo, the CDC recommends one thing, the WHO something different. Where does the appeal to authority leave you at now? In the end, you'll have to make up your own mind.