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Tue Apr 18

When did you have your last tetanus vaccine? A booster dose may save your life

Written by: Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney

NSW Health recently reported three cases of tetanus and the tragic death of a woman in her 80s – the first tetanus fatality in the state in 30 years.

Tetanus is a rare but potentially fatal disease. Thankfully, it’s preventable – being up to date with tetanus vaccination is your best protection.

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