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Is it necessary to take tetanus injection in case of small injury caused by iron? If it is necessary then to take it I mean within how many days of injury?
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Usually after every 5 years after booster dose.
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Booster injections is needed at the time of injury adults if it has been 5 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received. Booster injections should also be given every 10 years even if no injury has occurred.
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