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How long does a tetanus shot usually last for, for adults?

how long does the anti tetnus shot last for say a 25year old adult male?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago
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    two days...because it's fake...but people are not interested to do their own research. TV brainwashing works splendid.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    need a booster every ten years ........................................

  • 3 years ago

    6 months

  • 3 years ago

    5-10 years

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  • Edna
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    10 years, for all ages and for both male or female.

  • kelvin
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    they last 10 years

  • Tavy
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    It does NOT last for a few months, it protects you for 10 years. It's the same in the UK as the US.

    This covers all ages.

  • 3 years ago

    10 years is the norm. I will take a shot with any risk injury, needed or not.

  • 3 years ago

    Its suppose to be good for 10 years although after 7years or so most doctors will give you a new one.

  • 3 years ago

    Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid (TT), is an inactive vaccine used to prevent tetanus. During childhood five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every 10 years are recommended. After three doses almost everyone is initially immune.

    That said (and copied from google) My doctor recommends a booster every 5-7 years. These days it's coupled with a couple of others and it is called DPT, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus.

    (Not sure what you mean in your comment to another response that it "only lasts a few months." A vaccine lasts many years and a booster is intended to 'boost' the effects of the vaccine already in you. )

  • Joe
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Recommendation is to get a booster shot every 10 years.

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