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14 June 2022
If you have recently injured yourself, have experienced a deep or dirty wound and you haven't had a booster shot in the last 5 years, then you should receive a booster vaccine against tetanus. Contact your healthcare professional or GP to discuss vaccination options.
As most infants, children, and teenagers should have received initial vaccination against tetanus and boosters as part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP) boosters are only required on a case by case basis.
Adults aged 50 years and above who have not received a tetanus booster within the last 10 years, should be given another booster.