For adults who have had the primary series of the tetanus vaccine (three or more doses), a dirty wound (potentially covered with spores from garden soil) would be cause for recommendation in ...

Answer: For adults who have had the primary series of the tetanus vaccine (three or more doses), a dirty wound would be cause for recommendation in people who have not had a tetanus vaccine within ...

Tetanus vaccination stimulates the production of antibodies, also known as antitoxin. This means vaccination doesn’t stop Clostridium tetani growing in contaminated wounds.

Although 70% of tetanus cases are fatal, the disease can usually be prevented by injections of tetanus antitoxin given right after a wound has been dressed.

Those who sustain wounds or deep cuts should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Florida's Department of Health suggests asking medical personal if you need a tetanus booster.

Anyone who’s sustained an injury that’s considered a dirty wound, we would want them to be current within five years for their tetanus shot. So, five years if you were exposed through broken ...

Anyone who has a larger wound or dirty wound should get medical attention and receive a tetanus booster if it's been more than 5 years since the last vaccination.

Answer: For adults who have had the primary series of the tetanus vaccine (three or more doses), a dirty wound (potentially covered with spores from garden soil) would be cause for recommendation ...