Why Get Your Tetanus Shot?
Season 1 Episode 27 | 2m 42s
Avoiding your tetanus shot? Here’s why that might be a bad idea.
Aired: 08/17/17
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Season 1 Episode 27 | 2m 42s
Avoiding your tetanus shot? Here’s why that might be a bad idea.
Aired: 08/17/17
Rating: NR
Why Get Your Tetanus Shot?
Season 1 Episode 27
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