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2021-04-28 06:14:29
Hi. I wanted to know, I got vaccinated for tetanus in October last... And, today I got a small cut with steel new kitchen knife. Do I have to get vaccinated again? What is the validity period of tetanus vaccine? How long it lasts?
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If you have taken 3primary doses of tetanus shot, booster is required every 10years. It is to be taken within 72hours of injury.

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