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Do we really need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years? New research says maybe not

Do we really need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years? New research says maybe not

For generations, adults in the U.S. have been told to roll up their sleeves for a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years. But new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests this long-standing advice may be outdated — and unnecessarily costly. In a study published Tuesday, OHSU scientists argue that adults who completed their childhood vaccinations may not …

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