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Adults aged ≥65 years are recommended to receive a booster dose of dTpa if their last dose was more than 10 years ago

Adults aged ≥65 years are recommended to have a booster dose of dTpa if their last dose was more than 10 years ago. This is to protect against pertussis (see Pertussis).

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Diphtheria

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