larkin wrote:
>> Hi, does Tetanus immunization provide real value? I have heard the
> immunizing agent is so attenuated all it does is make the recipient
> sick, and provides no real protection. I would like some informed
> replies, please, not
> just hearsay, or extra-professional opinions. Sourcebooks/journal
> citations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Tetanus vaccine is one of the best vaccines we have, nearly 100% effective and also
one of the safest. It is also particularly valuable because tetanus is extremely
lethal, and ubiquitous. I won't provide citations here, but you can check out the
misc.kids Childhood Vaccination FAQ, which I maintain, at
http://www.best.com/~gazissax/chealth.html. That has sections for each vaccine and
many references. (Followups set to sci.med.immunology, since the bionet.immunology
people may prefer not to see extended discussions on vaccinations.)
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