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I got a tetenous shot last april, but i just stepped on a nail, it's may now, should i go get another shot? i cleaned the puncture with an aid kit

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

You're good.: Tetanus vaccine is generally good for 10 years.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

I got a tetenous shot last april, but i just stepped on a nail, it's may now, should i go get another shot? i cleaned the puncture with an aid kit

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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