HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Do we require antibiotic prophylaxis and tetanus vaccine each and every time we get an injury?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Depending on the injury and symptoms, antibiotics can be prescribed if needed but if a booster tetanus has been within 5 years, giving another tetanus is most likely not needed.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

4.7k views

Thank
Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Depends: A tetanus vaccine lasts for several years. Antibiotics may or not be needed, depending on the type and site of the injury.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

4.7k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it true that antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for dental procedures for people with prior rheumatic heart disease?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is there an alternate way to take prophylaxis for endocarditis during dental procedures? I am in the high risk category.- My dentist is not in for a week. I do not tolerate high doses of antibiotics, is it safe to split the dose to before and after?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What's the likelihood of long term antibiotic prophylaxis resulting in pulmonary fibrosis with Nitrofurantoin? Mom's getting sequentially recurrentuti

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should a mvp patient take antibiotics as a prophylaxis throughout her lifetime?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do patients with heart pacemakers and taking steroids and immunosuppression for autoimmune disorder need antibiotic prophylaxis before dental extraction?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Does the post-exposure prophylaxis vaccine for rabies lasts for 1 year?
I had bilateral total hip replacements 26 months ago. Is antibiotic prophylaxis still recommended prior to routine dental cleanings?
Is antibiotic prophylaxis an effective treatment for children with vesicoureteral reflux?
What serious side effects could occur from permanent low dose prophylaxis 250mg Cefalexin for recurrent urine infection? It has been investigated and finally in September 2015 put on antibiotics. When I come off them infection quickly back! Im 73?
If a child is diagnosed with scarlet fever, will the family members receive antibiotics as prophylaxis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.