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Does my baby need a tetanus vaccination if they have a wound from a cut, bite, or similar injury?

Contact a GP or visit the nearest minor injury or emergency department if you’re concerned about a wound, particularly if: 

  • it’s a deep wound 
  • there’s dirt or something inside the wound, or 
  • your child is not fully vaccinated for tetanus, or you’re not sure. 

(‘Wound’ includes burns to the skin and tissue beneath.) 

A doctor or nurse will assess the wound and decide if your baby needs a tetanus vaccine. 

If you have any questions about the 6-in-1 vaccine, or you are not sure about when it should be given, contact your GP surgery for advice.