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Tetanus vaccine active for how long?
jiaz11
Hi, I had a minor leg injury 3 months ago, and at that time I had taken a shot of Tetanus vaccine. Now, just today I got a cut on my head from a rusty metal. Should I take the shot again?
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AnnieBrooke
Only if you like getting tetanus shots a whole heck of a lot. More than likely your doctor would stop you.
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jiaz11
Thank you! But I was informed by someone that it is good to take a shot everytime injury happens. Is it necessary?
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AnnieBrooke
The vaccine is effective for 10 years.
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