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Cut in thumb and tt injection

2022-04-05 15:13:27
I got little cut in my thumb by iron handle which is rusted .should I get a tetanus injection now or not  because i got one 23 days before for an cut which i got at that time.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-04-06 04:48:13

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It should be taken after 6 mths but as you said it is rusted take inj again this time

Answered2022-04-05 16:40:29

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-04-05 15:50:38

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It is better to take a tetanus injection tomorrow because we don't know the efficacy of your last tetanus shot nothing will happen if you take one

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Not recquired this time then

Answered2022-04-05 15:14:33

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No need

Answered2022-04-06 00:21:08

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Wash the wound thoroughly. TT would protect for a minimum of 5 years So, theoretically, you can skip the injection. But for a safer side, You can get the TT vaccination.

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