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Tetanus shot

2021-12-15 13:27:01
My daughter 14, cut herself with a non-rusted metal ruler yesterday - she has has Stap, TT etc shots up-to-date - does she need a tetanus shot? - it is a very small cut nearly healing. Thanks
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If she has taken tetanus booster at 10 years, them no need to take it. Next tetanus booster (dtap) is due at 15 years of age

Answered2021-12-15 13:48:40

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No need as she already has full course it Teranus vaccine

Answered2021-12-15 13:37:29

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