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Tetanus vaccination

2024-06-09 17:17:08
I am 19 year old and I have not been fully immunized for tetanus as a child as if had missed some doses... Do I need to get the 3 primary doses of tetanus again as an adult?
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One dose

Answered2024-06-12 05:34:18

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One dose of TT or TDap will do

Answered2024-06-10 06:12:17

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Or you can go for Tdap

Answered2024-06-10 04:32:46

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No need to take all doses now Take 1 single dose of TT

Answered2024-06-09 17:24:36

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