If you got your full suite of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines as a kid, good news: New research shows you likely don’t have to go back for any more of those injections as an adult.
Most Adults Don't Need to Get Routine Boosters for Tetanus, New Research Shows
Adults who were fully immunized as children are protected against tetanus and diphtheria — and do not need booster shots.
By Leslie Nemo
Feb 25, 2020 3:45 PMFeb 25, 2020 4:51 PM
People who were fully vaccinated in childhood are protected in adulthood. (Credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock)
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