How frequently is a tetanus booster generally recommended for sustained protection?
Answer
Every ten years
Maintaining adequate immunity against tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani spores introduced via dirty wounds, is achieved through timely vaccination. The standard guideline for sustaining protection against this serious systemic illness recommends receiving a tetanus booster shot on a regular schedule. Specifically, a booster is generally recommended to be administered every ten years. If an individual sustains a deep or dirty thorn puncture and their vaccination history is uncertain or the last booster was received longer than this interval ago, consulting a healthcare provider is warranted to receive a booster dose.
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