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I used to take tetanus vaccine after every 4 5 days for an year even for minor wounds. can taking too much vaccine cause any problems? or dangers?
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Overkill: tetamus boosters are usually good for upto 10 years- no need for monor wound vaccination: discuss with your PCP.
Answered 11/28/2018
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Yes: Receiving too many tetanus vaccine has been known to cause serum sickness-like reactions including fever, rash, lymph node swelling, and arthritis.
Answered 12/17/2019
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