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The effect of one injection is considered to last for one year. If a course of three injections are taken one moth apart the immunity is considered to there for 5 years adults need to get a td booster shot every 10 years to stay protected. This vaccine protects against tetanus and diphtheria. Cdc also recommends one dose of tdap for adults who have never received it. However, the dose of tdap can be given earlier than the 10-year mark.
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