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Is it safe to get another tetanus shot if i already possibly had one a couple of years ago? i'm not sure if i had one or not.
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Tetanus: Should be safe. It's a better benefit to you to get the immunization, particularly if you have cut yourself and may be exposed.
Answered 7/8/2018
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