Does anyone know about the tetanus jab?

[jenrendo]

I had my first appointment with my new doctor in a new country today and she asked about my vaccinations. I thought we had it at school (I'm 33). I was pregnant last year. Would they have checked my immunity then? Do I need a booster? Any advice would be great. It's not on the print out of my medical history that I got from my old practice. Thanks! :)

I dont think they check immunity to tetanus. The full course is 5 injections which starts at 2 months of age and ends somewhere between 13-18 years old.

www.nhs.uk/Planners/vaccinations/Pages/Vaccinationchecklist.aspx

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tetanus/Pages/Prevention.aspx

SO then I should probably have a booster do you think?

Yes I have just read and I think I probably should have one. Thanks! :)