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Experiencing a minor stiff neck. it is the fifth day after stabbing my hand on a rusty coat hanger. it has been about 7 years since last tetanus boost?
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Likely unrelated: You get about 10 years of effective protection from tetanus with your last booster.Your stiffness is likely unrelated.
Answered 3/26/2016
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