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If you got a tetanus shot five years ago and stepped on a nail recently do you need another shot?
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∙ 15y ago
Nope... 10 years
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If you got poked with a rusty wire form a tire blowout and have gotten a tetanus shot should you get another tetanus shot or any other kind of shot?
I stepped upon a rusty nail once. My doctor indicated that a tetanus booster is recommended if your most recent tetanus vaccination was more than 10 years ago.
How many days it can protect the person injected with anti tetanus serum against tetanus?
10 years, then you have to get another one.
What should a 15 year old have a tetanus booster or tdap if they stepped on a rusty nail and there immunization are up to date?
If your immunization is up to date, then you are fine! If not, you should get a tetanus shot ASAP after getting a rusty scrape or puncture wound. If you don't, and you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, you can get Lockjaw.
Who is the minister of education?
In Ontario Canada for years it was Janet Ecker. However recently she stepped down and was replaced by Leona Dombrowsky.
When do I need a tetanus shot?
As I understand, there is no last required tetanus shot. The vaccinations for tetanus are administered every ten years after the age of 6 years old. Before the age of six years old, a tetanus and diptheria vaccination is given when one is an infant, I believe. Exception is when one experiences in particular a deep would. If this occurs, a tetanus vaccination is given as what is called post-exposure prophylaxis. What that means is that the vaccination for tetanus is given due to the possibility that, due to the wound, one may have been exposed to the bacteria that causes the disease of tetanus. After the tetanus vaccination is given, it may take up to two weeks for the formulation of antibodies to prevent acquiring the disease of tetanus.
What is another way of saying 'in recent years'?
Recently.
What are the effects of rust into a foot?
I'm guessing you stepped on a rusty nail or something, well first when was your last tetanus shot? If you recently got your shot (you should get one every 10 years) you should slowly remove the nail, and apply some hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to the infected area. avoid walking on that foot for about an hour so it can have time to heal.
Is tetanus acute or chronic?
Tetanus is an acute disease that is why it is wise to be inoculated every 2 years.
How often should you get a tetanus vaccination?
The current recommendation is to receive a tetanus shot every ten years.
You were bitten by a ferret two days ago and had your last tetanus shot in 2004 do you need another one?
Tetanus is caused by a bacteria in the soil. Tetanus shots are thought to be good for at least 10 years. Although rabies are very rare in ferrets, if you were bitten, make sure it had it's rabies vaccinations.
Is tetanus toxin given only once?
tetanus shot is usually given once every 10 years
How do you aviod getting tetanus?
buy getting a tetanus shot every 10 years at you local hospital or doctor
