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Can I get tetanus if I've been vaccinated against it?
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Yes, you can still get tetanus even if you've been vaccinated. Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani that can survive in soil for long periods of time. It can be found in dust and dirt, so you can still get tetanus from soil or dust. So you can still get tetanus even if you've been vaccinated.