where to get tetanus shot

where to get tetanus shot

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You can get a tetanus shot at several convenient locations, including:

  • Your doctor's office or general practitioner (GP) surgery, where you can check your vaccination status and get a booster if needed
  • Pharmacies with health clinics such as CVS MinuteClinic or Walgreens, which offer tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccines without an appointment in many cases
  • Urgent care centers or hospital emergency departments, especially if you have a wound that might require a post-exposure tetanus shot
  • Travel clinics or specialized health clinics, particularly if you need a tetanus booster before traveling to certain regions

If you are unsure where to go, you can call local health services (e.g., 116117 in Germany) or NHS 111 in the UK for guidance

. In summary, tetanus shots are widely available at doctors' offices, pharmacies with clinics, urgent care centers, and travel health clinics. For wounds needing urgent care, emergency departments are appropriate

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