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How long do i have to wait to get a tetanus shot after taking oral prednisone for 2 weeks?

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2 weeks: You should be feeling well. No fever. Two weeks after the Prednisone shoukd do it.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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