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Tetanus jabs

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Fiftyisthenewsixty · 27/05/2023 10:38

Does everyone have these periodically? Just seen them mentioned and realised I can't remember ever having one!

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dementedpixie · 27/05/2023 10:45

They are part of the childhood vaccinations. Think once you have the course of 5 you are covered for life. You may get additional ones if you have an injury involving dirt/rust, etc

dementedpixie · 27/05/2023 10:46

The tetanus vaccine is given as part of the routine NHS vaccination schedule.
The vaccines are given at:

8, 12 and 16 weeks – as part of the 6-in-1 vaccine
3 years and 4 months – as part of the 4-in-1 pre-school booster
14 years – as part of the 3-in-1 teenage booster

Check with your GP surgery if you’re not sure which vaccinations you or your child has had in the past.

NHS vaccinations and when to have them

A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

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Fiftyisthenewsixty · 27/05/2023 11:37

Thanks! I know I had all my childhood vaccinations so I guess I'm covered.

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Zarataralara · 27/05/2023 11:45

I was bitten by a random dog, went to an A&E ( this was 10 years ago, I was on holiday, it was Sunday and it took a while to find an A&E that was open, weird though that sounds) I was told when you’ve had 4 you’re covered for life so I didn’t join the waiting room queue. Bite healed, no effects.

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