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A member asked:
Does my son need a another tetanus shot if he stepped on a rusty nail he had a tetanus shot last 2 1/2 years ago my son is 6 years old and stepped on a rusty nail.
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Probably : Probably he does not need another tetanus shot. The tetanus antibodies usually stay active in the body for up to 10 years after a vaccination. Dr tedde rinker los altos, ca.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Tetanus good 5 years: He does not need another tetanus. The vaccine is good for 5 years and often is boosted between 6 and 10 years with large dirty wounds.
Answered 10/24/2016
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