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A rusty nail pricked

2025-12-14 13:34:20
My child is 8years old..a rusty nail got inside her feet yesterday...last dose of tetanus was given when she was 4years old..do I need to give her tetanus vaccine...Her pediatrician told not to give as she got tt vaccine when she was 4years old..but still I m worried as it was a deep puncture..pls suggest what to do
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Should take TT vaccine now ...

Answered2025-12-29 14:27:23

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-12-16 06:37:09

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The vaccine was taken less than 5 years ago, I presume. Hence, booster not needed.

Answered2025-12-16 05:05:27

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion

Answered2025-12-15 14:55:33

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Give TT

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Yes, A tetanus booster is recommended for deep or rusty nail puncture wounds if the last dose was more than 5 years ago.

Answered2025-12-15 13:25:17

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Do connect and consult

Answered2025-12-19 15:33:38

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If you are sure Last TT given within last 5 years, then not needed

Answered2025-12-17 13:57:35

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Consult online will guide you

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Please consult for further evaluation

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Pls take vaccine once gain

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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If its less than five years not needed

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