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Adults who have never received a tetanus vaccination should get a Tdap shot.
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In general, the CDCTrusted Source recommend receiving tetanus vaccination every 10 years.
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However, research published in Clinical Infectious Diseases points to the possibility that these regular boosters may not be necessary for adults.
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A 2016 study that looked into tetanus immunity in 546 adults found that the vaccine provided at least 30 years of protection.