The claim
A tetanus vaccine should be repeated every 10 years under normal circumstances. However, for deep wounds, it is recommended to repeat the vaccine after 5 years.
Original publisher’s rating
True. WHO recommends 6 doses of tetanus-containing vaccine be given to all persons from childhood to adolescence.
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