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3. If pertussis stays bad, I'm going to do every five years.

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 07:00 PM

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That's the recommendation if there's a "dirty wound", although most tetanus is from pretty obscure wounds like a thorn scratch.

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Is it OK to get revaxed every few years with tdap? SheltieLover Sunday #1

If pertussis stays bad, I'm going to do every five years. carpetbagger Sunday #3

Thx! SheltieLover Monday #4

I think I got the diphtheria/ pertussis/ tetanus a few years back Meowmee Sunday #2