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Remember the childhood warning about rusty nails and tetanus? Turns out, there’s more to the story.
On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar unpacks the truth about tetanus—how it spreads, the signs of infection, and why staying up to date on your vaccines is crucial.
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