The recommendation is every 10 years. For most people it is easier to remember when you need it if you just get one during the years of your age that are divisible by 10. I.e. at age 10, 20, 30, 40 ,50, 60 etc. Day-Late Tetanus oh ya its been more than 5 years for me. Aren't you supposed to get > it like 5-7 years? > >