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Are tetanus shots always good for up to 4 years or does it vary by person?
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Booster vaccinations: Adult tetanus booster vaccinations are normally good for ten years. If you have a puncture wound and are not certain when you were last vaccinated or if/ you have had less then 3 lifetime doses of vaccine then you may be administered a booster vaccination.
Answered 9/6/2013
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