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no_hypocrisy

(49,370 posts) Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:38 PM Feb 2023

Tetanus shot

Haven't had full vaccine or a booster since 2010.

Can I get just a booster or do I need the full vaccine?

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Tetanus shot (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 OP

The only one they'd offer is a booster. Laffy Kat Feb 2023 #1

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis). You need the combined vaccine because of waning hlthe2b Feb 2023 #2

This is what CVS gave me recently. The TDAP for my tetanus "booster." Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #7

thx for asking. Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #3

Not a whole lot of difference Warpy Feb 2023 #4

Sorry you had to go through that! Hope22 Feb 2023 #6

Last time I was due for a booster... Hope22 Feb 2023 #5

Laffy Kat

(16,539 posts)

1. The only one they'd offer is a booster.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:44 PM

Feb 2023

I think the rule is every 10 years but check when you make an appnt.

hlthe2b

(107,012 posts)

2. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis). You need the combined vaccine because of waning

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:47 PM

Feb 2023

immunity to pertussis, as well as tetanus--the former which, should you become infected, can cause you to put young children at deadly risk. Recent outbreaks have been linked to older child caregivers, grandparents or just acquaintances who spread it to children too young to have been vaccinated.

The combined Tdap vaccine IS the recommended BOOSTER for tetanus.

Irish_Dem

(60,143 posts)

7. This is what CVS gave me recently. The TDAP for my tetanus "booster."

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 03:34 PM

Feb 2023

My last tetanus was 2009. So I was way overdue.

Tetrachloride

(8,499 posts)

3. thx for asking.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:49 PM

Feb 2023

i’m a bit distant from the regular places and its been a while

Warpy

(113,131 posts)

4. Not a whole lot of difference

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:50 PM

Feb 2023

The question is whether you need the full TDaP shot, which boosts your protection against diphtheria and whooping cough along with tetanus. If you didn't get it or don't know your status, it's a good idea to get it.

I had whooping cough as an adult and it sucks.

Hope22

(3,183 posts)

6. Sorry you had to go through that!

Reply to Warpy (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:53 PM

Feb 2023

My doc always shakes her head and says…you don’t want that. She’s still straight on with the Covid boosters too even though they kick my butt!

Hope22

(3,183 posts)

5. Last time I was due for a booster...

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 02:51 PM

Feb 2023

The doc stuck me with the Tetanus / whooping cough combo. This was right before Covid and I think she was spooked. If that shot is offered my reaction was the same as straight tetanus with the extremely sore arm. Nothing too crazy. I think a booster is due at 10 years or 5 after a messy wound.

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