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


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


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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.


Can you delay a tetnus shot after inury?

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