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What should a 15 year old have a tetanus booster or tdap if they stepped on a rusty nail and there immunization are up to date?
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∙ 11y ago
If your immunization is up to date, then you are fine! If not, you should get a tetanus shot ASAP after getting a rusty scrape or puncture wound. If you don't, and you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, you can get Lockjaw.
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How long does it take for the immunity to develop after taking tetanus shot?
Generally it takes a few weeks to see antibodies from immunization.
If you got poked with a rusty wire form a tire blowout and have gotten a tetanus shot should you get another tetanus shot or any other kind of shot?
I stepped upon a rusty nail once. My doctor indicated that a tetanus booster is recommended if your most recent tetanus vaccination was more than 10 years ago.
What two diseases against which everyone should be demonized periodically?
Regular immunization is recommended for tetanus and diphtheria.
If you step on a rusty nail and your tetanus shot is not up to date how do you treat it?
You simply get a new tetanus booster shot. You should get the booster every ten years. But do it immediately - not two weeks later.
How often horses should receive tetanus vaccinations to insure?
Horses need a tetanus shot once at year and probably a booster if they are injured with cuts or open wounds.
When stepping on a rusted nail how does that effect your body?
If you stepped on a rusty nail you should go to the doctor and get a tetanus shot
Tearing down a small shed?
An adult who has never been immunized to tetanus should get the initial series of three tetanus shots. A booster should be administered every ten years afterwards. A booster may be given after an acute injury (i.e. puncture by rusty nail) if you are not sure when your last booster shot was.
What if your child is five she has a cut she had a tetanus at three months old is she still covered?
She should get another tetanus booster just to be safe. Tetanus shots are usually good for about five years, so she might be due for her booster if she's reaching five years and three months. It also wouldn't hurt her to get a booster shot early. I've sometimes gotten a new tetanus shot after only three years depending on my health insurance situation. If cost is a concern, you should ask a doctor or nurse if she can wait a little longer. Tetanus is fatal and horribly painful, so it's not something you want to take unnecessary chances with.
How often should horses receive tetanus vaccinations to insure their good health continue?
At least annually, which is the recommended schedule posted by the vaccine manufacturer. However, if your horse was vaccinated in April and then has a nasty deep gouge in February, your veterinarian will likely give a booster vaccine at this time just to make sure.At least annually, which is the recommended schedule posted by the vaccine manufacturer. However, if your horse was vaccinated in April and then has a nasty deep gouge in February, your veterinarian will likely give a booster vaccine at this time just to make sure.
How often should horses get ther tetnuns vaccinations?
Yearly, with a booster as needed, such as in the case of an injury, like stepping on a nail, when a horse is at greater risk of contracting tetanus.
Who should get tetanus vaccines?
your mom should get tetanus vaccine
What kind of doctor deals specifically with foot pain?
A doctor that deals with feet is called a Podiatrist and they also cover ankles and the lower leg. If you stepped on a rusty nail you are at risk for Tetanus and should definitely see a doctor right away if you have not gotten a Tetanus shot.
