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2022-08-10 14:30:29
I got tetanus injection 4 months ago. I got cut (skin peeled) from door handle today.. should i get tetanus again? I am attaching pictures the wound and door handle.
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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-08-11 02:14:24

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You don't need to recieve  tetanus shot for the skin abrasion

Answered2022-08-11 01:15:45

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No need

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There is no need to take the vaccine again .. The taken vaccine will work for 6 months duration

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Connect please

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No need to take a TT vacine if you had already taken TT injection 4 months back. It will work for 6 months.
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do betadin dressing, or wash with water and clean with detol and apply betadin ointment or mupirocin ointment. daily twice.

Answered2022-08-10 15:02:52

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

Answered2022-08-10 14:43:59

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Hi., No need to get a shot, since the last one will do about 6 months. Apply t bact oint if any wound.

Answered2022-08-10 14:42:57

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