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What risks are associated with 2 tetanus shots 13 months apart?

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Nothing specific: If you are concerned you have had too many, relax. There is no problem if you had 2- 13 months apart. There are rare folks that have allergic reactions to vaccine components, but these show up immediately like a bee sting reaction. If anything you will have good antibodies for longer than they would if you had just had one.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 11/22/2015

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