A child who has not had a tetanus immunization steps on a rusty nail. Which term should the nurse use to identify the tetanus immunization when teaching the parents about the vaccine?

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Tetanus immunization is a toxoid vaccine, which means it contains a modified toxin from the tetanus bacteria that cannot cause disease but can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies.

A Child Who Has Not Had a Tetanus Immunization Steps