texasbart
02-19-2009, 02:06 PM
I finished radiation treatments at the end of Jan. My primary care dr wants me to have a tetanus shot but was not sure if I can have one after radiation. Does anyone know?
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rudiraven
02-19-2009, 05:15 PM
Why does your doctor want you to have a tetanus shot?
texasbart
02-20-2009, 09:49 AM
Just a booster, haven't had one in years.
rudiraven
02-20-2009, 11:12 AM
If it's just a booster I would wait a while and give your body a chance to recover and rebuild your immunity. Don't overstress your body while it's trying to heal. They suggest every 10 years but it's not written in stone. If you receive a serious injury they will give you a tetanus shot anyway so I wouldn't bother with it. Take care :)