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I had a Dtap in 2011 and i stepped on a nail today. Do i need to get a tetanus shot?

The good news is: Probably not.The Dtap vaccine (which includes dipetheria, tetanus and pertussis) is considered protective for 10 years. We...

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What causes tetanus?

Bacterial spores enter the body by way of animal or insect bites, surgical wounds, needle injection sites, burns, splinters, ulcers, and infected...

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I stepped on a nail. Do I need a tetanus shot?

Yes, it is very important that you see a health care provider as soon as possible and get a tetanus shot.

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What is tetanus?

Tetanus is an acute, often-fatal disease of the nervous system that is caused by nerve toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This...

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What is the schedule for active immunization for tetanus (tetanus shots)?

All children should be immunized against tetanus by receiving a series of five DTaP vaccinations, which generally are started at 2 months of age and...

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