How long does it take for a tetanus shot to work?
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Since it was a booster, you already had a certain amount of immunity. The shot was a refresher course of sorts, and after 4-5 days you would be more than covered. Nobody really knows how long shots will keep you covered, but in most cases they suspect the shots we took as little kids will provide enough coverage for average needs for your entire life. Unless you got cut in a barnyard with a really rusty implement, you likely won't ever encounter enough tetanus bacilli to worry about. It's a precaution they have because it's cheap enough to do before it becomes a necessity, and easier to prevent that treat. Don't sweat it, you would be covered.
Immune is a nice word Yes if you had the shot 5 days ago you are protected.
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