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I had tetanus vaccine the nurse told me after giving the shot i should have another one next day to have it for 10 years can tet vaccine be divided ?

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Confusing statement: If tetanus vaccine is given to an adult without prior vaccine, the routine here includes doses at least a month apart X3 as the initial series. Boosters every 10 years would then be standard.I have never heard of giving 2 doses a day apart.

Answered 2/15/2015

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