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A member asked:
I may have had a tetanus shot 3 years ago but i cant remember , i had a bad puncture wound. is it safe to get this vaccine again for reassurance ?
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Yes: There are rare individuals that are allergic to a component of any vaccine, but you would certainly remember if you had one of these & your arm tried to fall off. A regular person could get one of these every couple years with no negative effect.
Answered 5/11/2017
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