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My10 week old puppy bit me yesterday. how will i know if i need a tetanus injection?
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If it's been years: Usually, a person should get a Tdap booster shot if he hasn't gotten a Tdap shot in the last 10 years. The Tdap shot protects him from Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough). If a wound is deeper or contaminated with dirt, the doctor may give a tetanus booster if the patient hasn't had a tetanus booster in the last 5 years.
Answered 11/9/2019
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