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Deep dog bite wound. my dr. said tetanus wasn't a risk since i'd had the full series & the last one was 9 yrs ago- but shouldn't i have had a booster?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: If the last vaccine was greater than 5 years ago, a booster should be given.
Answered 10/21/2015
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No: Risk of tetanus is with a cut in the skin involving old rusted metal. On a separate note you should have a tetanus booster every 10 yrs or so anyways
Answered 10/31/2014
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Yes: Since the wound is deep and can be at risk for infection, I would advise having the tetanus booster. For adults, one tetanus booster is needed every 10 years per the ACIP guidelines.
Answered 9/28/2017
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Tetanus Shot: Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know when you last had one or if the wound is dirty & it has been more than 5 years since last shot.
Answered 10/29/2015
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