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Five Facts About Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
Vaccinating a Mother Also Protects Her Baby
Two doses of the tetanus vaccine are recommended for pregnant women, and three doses to all women of childbearing age in high-risk areas, providing protection for up to 15 years. The vaccine also passes on the immunity to the mother's newborns for the first few months of life.
— UNICEF
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