For how long is the tetanus vaccine effective?
Prof HPS Sachdeva
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Q: I am not completely sure, whether I have undergone a complete dosage of anti-tetanus vaccine in childhood. But I am sure about 3 doses, which I took from my doctor. They are first when I was 17 years old. Second, when I was 25 years old and third a week back. How long will it be effective? Some doctors say that tetanus vaccine is effective for 6 months and some say 5 years. Please elaborate.
A:The protection after a shot of tetanus at this age lasts for five years.