Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

re: Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

needlifeback — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:06:03 GMT

Could we please have some clarification on this article? Where does it say we don't need it? I am confused. I just stabbed myself with a carpet nail and I would like to know where I stand.

re: Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

jcm8611 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:33:46 GMT

my husband got a tetanus shot in January of 2003 and then while at the Dr.s office yesterday for his yearly examine got another tetanus shot! it's only been six years...is this o.k.? i am upset because i always heard you should get them every 10 years...thanks!

re: Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

Zach — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:03:52 GMT

so do i need to get my tetanus shot again or stay away? it seems from this article that as an adult i have a certain amount of natural defense... but is that enough? hmmm. there seems to be some confusion on this article

thanks,

-Zach

re: Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

LaurieAnn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:05:36 GMT

This article is titled, "Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus", however, the article itself says just the opposite- "doctors should re-immunize patients at 11 to 12 years of age and every 10 years thereafter". There is no commentary from Dr. Mercola refuting the article. Is there supposed to be? I'm not clear on this topic at all.

Thank you! -Laurie

re: Adults Don't Need Booster Shot of Diphtheria, Tetanus

Rannette — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:09:10 GMT

I am very grateful for this article. It cleared up the issue in no uncertain terms.