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Warpy

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4. Not a whole lot of difference

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:50 PM

Feb 2023

The question is whether you need the full TDaP shot, which boosts your protection against diphtheria and whooping cough along with tetanus. If you didn't get it or don't know your status, it's a good idea to get it.

I had whooping cough as an adult and it sucks.

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Tetanus shot [View all] no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 OP

The only one they'd offer is a booster. Laffy Kat Feb 2023 #1

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis). You need the combined vaccine because of waning hlthe2b Feb 2023 #2

This is what CVS gave me recently. The TDAP for my tetanus "booster." Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #7

thx for asking. Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #3

Not a whole lot of difference Warpy Feb 2023 #4

Sorry you had to go through that! Hope22 Feb 2023 #6

Last time I was due for a booster... Hope22 Feb 2023 #5