Where is the tetanus shot administered?

Written by Li Jin Quan

General Surgery

Updated on April 17, 2025

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When there is a risk of tetanus infection due to contamination and suspected foreign objects in a wound, it is best to go to the hospital within 24 hours to get a tetanus vaccine. Currently, there are mainly two injection sites for the tetanus vaccine: one is the deltoid area of the upper arm, and the other is the upper outer side of the gluteus maximus in the buttocks. Most hospitals now advocate administering the tetanus injection in the gluteus maximus. After the injection, observe for half an hour before leaving.

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How many years can the tetanus vaccine last?

Tetanus is an acute specific infection caused by the growth and proliferation of Clostridium tetani bacteria in human wounds, producing toxins. Tetanus is a Gram-positive anaerobic spore-forming bacillus. One type of tetanus vaccine is DTP, which includes diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis and is administered in childhood. It requires three doses and generally maintains effectiveness for five to ten years. Subsequently, a booster shot can be administered every five to ten years. If a new wound occurs and it's associated with tetanus, the duration of tetanus maintenance in the human body is generally five to six days, after which it is quickly cleared.

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How long does a tetanus shot last?

About how long a tetanus shot lasts, it generally lasts from half a year to a year without any issues. So, if there is a wound, it is crucial to go to a surgical department for wound debridement and disinfection as soon as possible, especially after rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, keep the wound clean and dry. Secondly, change dressings. Generally, if it is not an infected wound, change the dressing every 1 to 2 days, and if infected, change the dressing daily. If necessary, take oral antibiotics to prevent infection. If you are not allergic to cephalosporins, it is usual to take some cephalosporin-based medications. Afterwards, be mindful of your diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods, and have regular check-ups. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Tetanus 0.1ml how many units

In general, the dose of tetanus toxoid is 1500 international units per dose, approximately 1 ml per dose, and generally about 150 international units per 0.1 ml, which can be referred to the instructions. The use of tetanus toxoid should be avoided blindly and should be administered under the guidance of a physician. Additionally, wound cleaning and disinfection should be performed before administering tetanus toxoid. Furthermore, anti-infection treatment should be considered based on the contamination of the wound.

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Is tetanus an anaerobic bacterium?

Tetanus is a specific infection often associated with trauma. In addition to various traumas, it can also occur in parturient women and newborns under unsanitary conditions. The pathogen is Clostridium tetani, an obligate anaerobe that stains positive under Gram staining conditions. Normally present in the intestines of humans and animals, it is distributed in nature and common in soil. This type of bacteria has strong resistance to environmental conditions and can withstand boiling.

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Cut your finger, need a tetanus shot

The key is to assess the severity of the finger cut. If it's just a superficial skin scratch, then the wound is shallow, and it only requires disinfection with agents like iodophor or alcohol; there's no need for a tetanus shot. Conversely, if the cut on the finger is deep, such as reaching the subcutaneous fat or, in severe cases, the muscle layer, such deep wounds can easily lead to the growth and reproduction of tetanus bacillus, producing toxins and causing clinical symptoms in patients. Therefore, in such cases, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital to receive a tetanus antitoxin injection.