Healthcare Cost

How Much a Tetanus Shot Costs Without Insurance in 2024?

Kendra Bean
Kendra Bean1 Jan 2024
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The out-of-pocket cost of a tetanus shot in 2024 ranges from $25 to $60. The vaccine is usually administered as a series of 5 shots during childhood, and a booster shot is recommended every 10 years. A tetanus shot's cost will vary slightly by location and any additional administration fees, but the majority of the time the flat fee you pay will include the service and administration costs.

The Cost of a Tetanus Shot at Different Clinics & Locations

The average cost of a tetanus shot without insurance is typically between $25 to $60. The CDC private sector cost for a tetanus booster ranges from $27.03 to $34.15. However, the price you pay may be higher at some locations due to additional administration fees. These costs were obtained online on GoodRx and may vary depending on the pharmacy you utilize and where you live. Although, location does not play much of a role in the cost of the shot across different major cities. The cheapest tetanus vaccine option was at Rite Aid and Longs Drugs for the Boostrix vaccine. 

You can get a tetanus shot or booster shot just about anywhere as it is considered a routine vaccination. Many will go to a neighborhood clinic or their doctor's office for one. In contrast, some, especially in emergencies where they believe to be experiencing tetanus symptoms, will go to urgent care or the emergency room.

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Kendra Bean

Kendra Bean is from Maui, Hawaiʻi. She is currently enrolled at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, specializing in Epidemiology. She is passionate about improving health literacy and access to care, specifically in rural areas.

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