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Fall down and got scratches in leg
"I was standing on the outer plastic cover of the swimming pool, and it suddenly broke. My leg went completely inside, causing scratches, and blood started oozing out. I got a tetanus injection 16 months ago. Is it necessary for me to take another one now? I have already washed the wound with Dettol water and applied Soframycin. Please suggest."
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Since u took tetanus injections 16 months back, Basic wound care should be sufficient enough. But let the wound completely heal, keep it dry and infection free.
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maintain proper hygiene specially around the wound
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Thank you for your detailed description. Since you received a tetanus vaccination 16 months ago, the general rule is that a booster is not immediately necessary within 5 years, unless the wound is particularly high risk. You have already performed good first aid by cleaning the wound and applying Soframycin, which is commendable. However, if the wound is deep or there is concern about contamination from the swimming pool, a tetanus booster might be considered as a precaution.
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In this case, since you received a tetanus injection 16 months ago, a booster is generally not required unless it has been more than 5 years since your last tetanus shot, especially for minor wounds. The typical recommendation for tetanus boosters is every 10 years, but if there is a high risk of contamination or a deep, dirty wound, a booster might be considered if it has been more than 5 years.
You’ve taken appropriate initial wound care steps by washing with Dettol and applying Soframycin. Keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, warmth, or pus), and if you notice any, consult a doctor.
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