When do I need a tetanus jab? After you have a cut or bite, the decision about whether to get a tetanus jab or other protection against tetanus depends on a combination of your vaccination status and the type of wound you have (whether is it clean, tetanus-prone, or high-risk tetanus-prone).
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If you are up-to-date with tetanus immunizations then you do not need a tetanus vaccine.
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You should also get a tetanus shot if your wound has been exposed to soil, dust or manure. Additionally, if your injury was caused by something crushing a part of your body, you should get a tetanus shot. If you’re unsure whether or not you need the shot, visit your doctor just to be safe.
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A recent paper published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases suggested that tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccines are not necessary for adults who have completed their childhood vaccination series. This advice aligns with the current World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.
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Learn more about when and where to get a tetanus shot. We also discuss the possible side effects of the tetanus shot, its effectiveness, and the vaccine schedule.
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If you develop symptoms of tetanus, you’ll usually need to be admitted to a hospital intensive care unit (ICU), where you may be given a number of different treatments. These could include tetanus immunoglobulin, antibiotics, and medication to relieve muscle stiffness and spasms.
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You may need a tetanus vaccine or booster if you've not been fully vaccinated (5 doses in total), or if your vaccination history is uncertain. It can take several weeks or sometimes months to fully recover from tetanus.
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Babies and kids need several doses of the vaccine at different ages. Adults should get a tetanus booster shot every 10 years. You get the shot in your upper arm or thigh. The shot is safe, and serious complications are very rare. Learn how the tetanus shot works and why it's so important.
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Individuals due for their routine tetanus immunisation may not require their routine dose if, they have a history of vaccination (such as for a tetanus-prone wound) with the same tetanus-containing vaccine that is due, and it was administered at an appropriate interval.
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The Td/IPV vaccine (also called the 3-in-1 teenage booster) helps protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. It's recommended for children in school year 9 and people at higher risk of these illnesses.
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