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A metal hairclip accident cut his mouth; hes had his tetanus injections at four and six months he is now three years old does he need another tetanus shot or something ?
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4 shots by age 3 yr: Tetanus shots are part of a combination vaccine (there are several combinations available). A basic combination is DTaP, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. A child gets this type of vaccine at ages 2, 4, 6 months; plus a fourth shot around age 15-18 months. If he missed his fourth shot, he may get it now. The next tetanus vaccine afterwards would be after he turns 4 years.
Answered 12/20/2017
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