
Is A Repeated Tetanus Shot Necessary For A Mild Injury?

Question: Today i fell onbthe road some scatchea here and there with little blood i have been vaccinated in july last year and was vaccinated in 2010 also do i need to get my self tetnus vaccinated today or just clean the areas and move on with it
Brief Answer:
You can clean the area and move on
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The immunity from a tetanus shot lasts for upto 10 years.
Since you got the shot last year and your injuries are mild, you can just apply antiseptic cream and move on.
There is no need to worry.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Mild is subjective there was blood but i have cleaned it with soap So i take ya words and move on but is ut harmfull if u get vaccinated frequently thanks
Brief Answer:
It is not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
It is not harmful if you get vaccinated repeatedly. But the vaccine is not needed.
Though you may watch for signs of bacterial infection like pus formation in wound or increasing pain or redness. In such a case you will need oral antibiotics.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks inam trusting u ans not getting vaccinated
Brief Answer:
You will be ok
Detailed Answer:
Do not worry. You will not get tetanus as you are vaccinated.
Take care
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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