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Tetanus validity

2020-04-11 10:43:49
How long is a TT injection valid for? I have cut my finger but due to ongoing pandemic do not wish to visit a hospital to take the shot. I had got the last shot administered in early Jan 2018.
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5 years Make sure you do not develop secondary bacterial infection at the cut site, that is redness, pain ,fever and swelling

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It's good enough for 4 years if the new cut is not with a very infected object

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No problem you are covered Validity is there for 5 years

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