The need for tetanus vaccination during flood recovery depends upon individual circumstances. The same recommendations that apply at any other time also apply during a flood. Thus, individuals are generally advised to receive a routine tetanus booster dose every 10 years.

People who are cut or injured and have not received, or are unsure if they have received a tetanus vaccine within the last five years, should receive a booster dose of vaccine. There is generally no need for mass tetanus immunization programs during flooding, and it is not a standard recommendation.