Im 16 and I haven't had a tetanus jab since I was a baby and I was wondering!


Question: Im 16 and I haven't had a tetanus jab since I was a baby and I was wondering!.!.!?
I'm Going to Zurich soon for a school trip and i just need some advice as to whether I need the vaccination!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Go to your nearest Family Health Centre or ask your doctor!. They'll be only too pleased to advise you - prevention is better than cure and they score points for it too!Www@Answer-Health@Com

I would'nt worry about it if you cut yourself on hol you can just tell them at the time you've not had one and if it's needed you'll be given one!.!. Tetnus is'nt as desease you catch it's poisioning of the blood through infection, and at 16 you should have a good immune system anyway to fight that sort of infection!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i don't think you would need one for there, but it might be advisable to have one soonest as there are places where its imperative to have had one!. Plus if anything happened here you would be advised to get one!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i think its once in primary school you get it again then you get the bcg in high school then when your 15 you go to the doctor and get top ups for stuff but im not sure!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

there is no increased risk of tetanus at your travel destination!.
just get the shot because you need one every 10 years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You don't need a tetanus jab for Zurich!. It is a good idea to have one anyway and they last for 10 years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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