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Horses need a booster shot for Tetanus because the bacteria could have gotten into the wound and cause and infection which would be fatal to the horse.

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Q: Why do horses need a tetanus shot after injury?
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How often horses should receive tetanus vaccinations to insure?

Horses need a tetanus shot once at year and probably a booster if they are injured with cuts or open wounds.


What kind of tetanus shot do you give a horse?

Horses are vaccinated with a tetanus toxoid that is marketed for use in horses.


Does gallbladder surgery include tetanus shot?

No, you do not need a tetanus shot for gall bladder surgery.


Can you wait 2 days after injury to get a tetanus shot?

I would not do that. I would get it ASAP!


How often should horse receive tetanus vaccination?

Horses should be vaccinated yearly against Tetanus and boosters may be recommended if a horse is injured.


Are there any dangerous ingredients in a tetanus shot?

Yes. there is one dangerous in a tetanus shot and that is tetanus.


How soon after being attacked by a rooster should someone get a tetanus shot?

You do not need to get a tetanus shot if you were attacked by a rooster, only if you get a deep cut on something rusty


You step on a nail it wasnt rusty do i need a tenasis shot?

Be no the safe side and have a tetanus shot.


Do children need a tetana shot?

Do you mean tetanus? If so - yes.


How long after injury do you get tetanus shot?

Even to day, some one comes and ask for ATS injection. Anti tetanus serum injection is very dangerous to give. The patient may get the anaphylactic reaction. This preparation is no longer used. Any serum preparation is dangerous. You need to be protected by anti tetanus injection. With proper wound care the anti tetanus serum is not required.


What is a t shot?

Tetanus shot.


Do you need a tetanus shot if you received a human bite?

I was bitten by a mole a couple of days ago and went to see my doctor today. She recommended a tetanus shot, so I had one.