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I stepped on a sharp metal last night and it's been almost 9 years since my last tetanus shot? safest to get another shot?

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Dr. Terri Graham answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It's time!: If you have an injury requiring a tetanus shot repeat if it has been over 5 years. Otherwise we repeat every 10 years. Time for a booster!

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/25/2014

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