A member asked:

My last tetanus shot was in 2008. yesterday i punctured my foot on a rusty nail. do i need a new tetanus shot?

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Need booster: Normally tetanus shot lasts 10 years but since it was a dirty puncture wound with a rusty nail it is recommended in this situation to get a booster after 5 years to be on the safe side within 72 hours of the puncture wound.

Answered 3/14/2014

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