Wife's shots

[eggboy 0]

Hi,

My wife is suppose to be allowed to get her third tetnis shot at the beginning of August(I think she had to wait six months or so between the second and third). Does anyone know if we could wait a month or two later in getting this or does it need to be right at the time she is allowed to get it.

Thank you

[English Muffin 59]

Where does this tetanus shot fit in with her immigration process?

[eggboy 0]

Wasnt sure which forum to put it under. She already has her two year green card which she received just a couple of months ago.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Generally it's best to stay as close to the date you were told as possible. 2 or so weeks either way doesn't usually matter, maybe could extend that to a month, but I wouldn't go too far outside the date you were given.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

I dont think the tetnis shot really matters that much as long as you get it. I know if i was taken to the emergency room for anything and they asked me when i last had my tetnis shot...if i couldnt remember, they just give it again. The rule of thumb with shots in a series is you can go longer, not shorter between shots. Just call the clinic and ask them for the definitive answer though.

[eggboy 0]

Thanks for all the responses, much appreciated!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I dont think the tetnis shot really matters that much as long as you get it. I know if i was taken to the emergency room for anything and they asked me when i last had my tetnis shot...if i couldnt remember, they just give it again. The rule of thumb with shots in a series is you can go longer, not shorter between shots. Just call the clinic and ask them for the definitive answer though.

As this is a STRICT series like the HPV series (and not a booster), it DOES matter when you get it (also like antibiotics, if you don't take them all, or you take them wrong they're pointless). Boosters are only effective if you already have a base immunity (created by the series you are currently getting).

As stated above, contact a health care professional and ask their opinion.

Edited February 11, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony