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Should I Take Tetanus Vaccination After Leg Injury?
I injured my leg a week ago; a 7-8 gash but not deep so I did not get stitches. It appears to be healing, no infection. I did not think to have a tetanus vaccination booster. Am I still in danger of developing tetanus? I believe that my last tetanus shot was about eight years ago.
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Tetanus immunisation can potentially cover a person for up to 10 years so if your last injection was 8 yrs ago then you would be covered.
Additionally since the gash was a week ago, immunisation at this stage would not have been beneficial in terms of preventing tetanus. It is normally recommended within 48 hours if it is needed.
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Tetanus immunisation can potentially cover a person for up to 10 years so if your last injection was 8 yrs ago then you would be covered.
Additionally since the gash was a week ago, immunisation at this stage would not have been beneficial in terms of preventing tetanus. It is normally recommended within 48 hours if it is needed.
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