When is the best time to get a tetanus shot?

Tetanus shot is best shot as early as possible after accidental injury. In principle, it is better to go to the hospital within 24 hours or even shorter. If it is more than 24 hours, it is recommended to shoot tetanus shot. According to whether the individual has done active immunization and the severity of the individual injury, it is necessary to do a skin test before the tetanus shot is injected. The skin test is not allergic to use. The general allergic reaction is mainly rash. Some people report dizziness, but in fact there is no direct connection with allergies. In addition, in the case of injury, the wound should be cleaned and disinfected, especially if it comes into contact with soil or rusty nails. After the wound is cleaned, it is necessary to go to the hospital for tetanus vaccine injection in time to prevent the wound from showing sepsis due to bacterial infection. Therefore, it is emphasized again that the optimal time for tetanus injection is within 24 hours after injury, and if it is injected more than 24 hours, the effect will be significantly reduced.