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I have had tetanus shots before but do not want to go in for my ten year, can i just get the shot booster in the future if i get a deep cut and comein?

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Dr. Nisha Chellam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tetanus Safety: Tetanus vaccination is available as Tdap( tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis) or Td ( tetanus diphtheria). If you have received Td next time that is after 10 years get the Tdap. The safety interval is as short as less than 2 years between shots but try and wait at least 5 years to reduce side effects.

Answered 7/6/2016

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