FAQ
I stepped on a rusty nail, do I need a tetanus shot?
Page last updated 28 April 2020
Anyone who has a wound that could be infected with tetanus bacteria should seek medical advice regarding whether they need a tetanus booster if they have not had one in the past 5 years.
Sources & Citations
6. Mayo Clinic. Tetanus. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/symptoms-causes/syc-20351625 (Accessed 19 March 2020).
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