Does tetanus injection needed ?

2022-11-14 07:58:38

Asked for Male, 27 Years

I got a cut from a dirty metal. I already took one tetanus injection for a cut exactly 3 years back. Do I need tetanus injection again?

Answers (11)

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy

Urologist

13 yrs expBhubaneswar

Yes

Answered2022-12-12 18:41:53

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra

General Practitioner

7 yrs expJhunjhunu

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

Answered2022-11-15 12:41:20

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Dr. Sheik Asik Abu Sali

General Physician

5 yrs expCoimbatore

Yes you need a one.

Answered2022-11-14 14:36:12

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General Surgeon

18 yrs expKanchipuram

Yes You have to take tetanus vaccine

Answered2022-11-14 09:06:09

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar

General Physician

6 yrs expMumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-11-14 08:31:07

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal

Public Health Medicine Specialist

20 yrs expLucknow

Booster dose is advisable

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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable

Answered2022-11-14 08:04:24

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General Physician

21 yrs expMumbai

Yes

Answered2022-11-14 16:36:42

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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari

Psychiatrist

7 yrs expLucknow

Yes you have to take.

Answered2022-11-14 14:47:45

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Dr. Sarika Rautwar

General Physician

8 yrs expAurangabad

Yes you need

Answered2022-11-14 13:18:40

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Dr. Valli Ponsing

General Physician

11 yrs expChennai

U need to take it

Answered2022-11-14 08:24:56

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Dr. Sarthak Nanda

General Physician

2 yrs expRaipur

Have you taken any other TT routine dose before this injury? If you've not then have you taken any TT dose in last 6 months? If no then should take

Answered2022-11-14 08:11:09

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