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Tetanus Vaccinations During Pregnancy

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I am now 17 weeks and I wanted to be sure in UK is there any tetanus vaccinations during pregnancy? In my country it is mandatory to have made the vaccination.

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And where can I have it if I wanted?

In the UK you have one as a small child and a booster later on, and then one more 10 years later which covers you for life. If you've never had a vaccination as a child, it's best to talk to your GP about it -they will have a nurse at your doctors surgery who can do vaccinations, if they think you need it.

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I had my vaccines in my childhood. However, I think tetanus vaccines should be renewed in 10 years. I mean I am 30 years old and I shoudl renew maybe.

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If you have 28 weeks whooping cough irs a combined vaccination.. I'm sure it also has tetenus in it

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In the UK you have three tetnus jabs as an u can't, then a booster at about 16. After this, unless you have a high risk injury, nil else.

Childbirth is not a risk factor for tetanus in the West, but if worried talk it through with your GP.

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thanks for the reply..

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DrFluffy

As an infant even! The things an iPhone does to your text without you noticing... :-/

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