Tetanus shots generally refer to tetanus antitoxin and are usually more effective within 24 hours of injury.
Tetanus antitoxin is mainly used to prevent tetanus. The earlier the shot is given, the better the results are, and relatively speaking, the best results are achieved within 24 hours of the injury. For open traumatic injuries, especially those with deep wounds and serious contamination, timely prevention should be carried out when there is a risk of tetanus infection.
It is recommended that after an injury, the wound should be flushed with saline, and then disinfected with hydrogen peroxide and iodophor. Then promptly seek medical attention, tetanus antitoxin first do allergy test, if the result is positive, need to choose desensitization injection.
It is recommended to receive tetanus antitoxin in time to reduce the chances of having tetanus.