How long baby will have protection against tetanus if a pregnant

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how long baby will have protection against tetanus if a pregnant woman had just received her 4th dose of tetanus toxoid subsequently?this question is part of PNLE: community health nursing part 4 (exam mode)  www.rnpedia.com

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1 year

The baby will have passive natural immunity by placental transfer of antibodies. The mother will have active artificial immunity lasting for about 10 years. 5 doses will give the mother lifetime protection.

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