A member asked:

If i got a minor scrape on a metal fence, do i need a tetanus shot if my last one was 7 years ago? it was basically just a nick, and i washed it.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tetanus shot: The recommendation for a tetanus shot is every 10'years but it can't hurt to get a tetanus shot now for self protection

Answered 3/3/2018

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