tetanus shots are statistically good for ten years although many clinicians will suggest a booster after five years. tetanus shots only prevent tetanus (lockjaw). it does not prevent a wound infection so watch for any signs of infection. it is really up to you to get a tetanus booster or not but theoreticallyl your vaccine is 2008 is still effective.
i stepped on a rusty nail 6/16/2013. i had a tetanus booster in 2008 after an injury. do i need to get another one now? . yesterday i stepped on a rusty nail while i was out by the horses. it went through my shoe and into my foot about 1/4" deep. it only bled about a drop so i soaked it last night in warm salt water for about an hour to help clean it out. i know i had a tetanus booster in 2008 after an injury. i do not remember if i have had one since then. i have been told that tetanus boosters are good for 5-10 years. do i need to get another booster now or is the one i know i got in 2008 sufficient?