How soon should a tetanus shot be given after getting a wound?

How soon should I get the tetanus shot after injured? Although tetanus-causing bacteria needs three days to incubate and release the toxin to your blood, you do not have to wait for that long. read more

Soon after you get wounded, try to recall the last time you get a shot of tetanus. Tetanus vaccine should be given when you are young and be repeated once every 10 years. When you step on a rusty nail and haven’t got the shot in the last five years, you need to go to the hospital within 24 hours to get the shot. read more

Tetanus EVERY 5-10yr: If a wound is dirty (contaminated with dirt/wood/metal etc.) and your last tetanus shot was >5 years ago then you may need a tetanus shot. With whooping cough epidemics all over the country it is best to get a tdap shot (tetanus+whooping cough) anyway. read more