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Do i need tetnas shot

2026-09-27 12:31:25
Today, while my friend and I were playing around, he accidentally scratched me with his fingernail. It is a small, superficial scratch with a small skin break and a little redness. I applied sanitizer to the area. I am concerned about tetanus. My tetanus vaccination history is: * 11 June 2025 * 28 November 2025 * 21 March 2026 For this specific fingernail scratch, do I need another tetanus (TT/Tdap) injection, or am I adequately protected based on my recent vaccination?
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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history .

Answered2026-09-28 09:47:29

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No You do not need an additional dose of tetanus toxoid

Answered2026-09-28 07:49:26

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Not needed.

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No need of Jab...

Answered2026-09-28 05:38:38

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TT/Tdap booster is not required. No tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) is required. Your March 2026 vaccination provides adequate protection for this injury.

Answered2026-09-28 04:12:13

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Small superficial scratch with recent tetanus vaccination history. No additional tetanus/Tdap dose is indicated at present. Keep the wound clean and monitor for signs of infection. For a detailed assessment, you may consult me through Pract

Answered2026-09-27 21:31:02

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Hello, thank you for reaching out. Based on recent vaccination history and nature of injury, you do not need another tetanus (TT/Tdap) injection at this time. You are adequately protected.

Answered2026-09-27 18:04:17

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History written is not enough. I need to enquire more. Pls opt for CONSULTATION

Answered2026-09-27 17:50:57

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Nor required

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No need

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If y had taken 2 vaccine doses in last 5 yr then there is no need to take vaccination .... For detailed consultation kindly contact me fast in case of tetanus 864 zero zero 2 zero 56 zero

Answered2026-09-27 15:05:54

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-09-27 14:40:52

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With 3 doses in the last 15 months, you are fully protected. A small fingernail scratch is a low-risk wound, so no extra TT/Tdap is needed now. Just wash it well with soap and water and keep it clean. Your next booster is due only after about 10 years.
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If redness spreads, pus forms or fever comes, get it seen. For any doubt, you can consult me on Practo.

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You don't need any tetanus injection at this time, you are protected

Answered2026-09-27 14:11:05

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You’re well protected with your recent tetanus vaccination, so there’s no need for another dose for this minor scratch. Just wash the area well with soap and water and keep it clean. You should be absolutely fine.

Answered2026-09-27 13:54:20

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Not needed

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Hello, TT vaccine not needed. Take Balanced diet which is mentioned below, 1/3 of food plate should contain bread ( or 4 roti ), pasta, potato and rice. 1/3 of food plate should contain fruits and vegetables. 1/9 of food plate should contain fish, meat, egg, beans and other non dairy sources of protein. 1/9  of food plate should contain milk and dairy foods. 1/9 of food plate should contain food and drink high in fat and/ or sugar.   plus a glass of milk daily.   For prescription contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app. In future if consultations are required than contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app. Thanks.

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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation

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Do consult

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Based on what you described, you do not need another tetanus injection for this scratch toda
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Abhi wound ko soap aur running water se achhe se wash karein, dry karke clean rakhein. Sanitizer dobara lagane ki zarurat nahi hai, kyunki broken skin ko irritate kar sakta hai.Agar redness/swelling badhe, pus aaye, pain significantly increase ho, fever ho, ya wound deep/dirty ho, to doctor ko dikha dein.

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You don't need any other additional vaccination...you are already protected. Moreover, you have already precautionary measures following the injury.

Answered2026-09-27 13:15:13

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No need to take vaccination

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U don't need to repeat the TT shot for this , just clean the wound with betadine solution to avoid any infection there .

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

Answered2026-09-27 15:36:34

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No need to repeat tetanus shot! You are protected!

Answered2026-09-27 14:23:32

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A small, clean scratch like this is generally low risk, and having had tetanus vaccinations as recently as this year is helpful information for your doctor to have.
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Please show the wound to a doctor in person, since only they can judge if it's deep or dirty enough to need another dose despite your recent vaccinations.
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Watch for warmth, spreading redness, or pus over the next few days and get it looked at promptly if any of that appears.

Answered2026-09-27 13:11:16

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