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Is tetanus shot required or not

2024-10-04 07:52:24
I fell on plain road on 26th September, 2024 and got a minor scratch, although I was wearing jeans and jeans didn't tore so nothing came in contact with the road. I got my previous tetanus shot on 25th August, 2021 and today is 3rd October, 2024.
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You need a Tetanus vaccine shot. It was a roadside accident which is more dangerous as far as Rabies is concerned.

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Since you had your last tetanus shot on August 25, 2021, which is just over 3 years ago, you are still within the recommended time frame for tetanus protection. Tetanus boosters are generally recommended every 10 years unless there’s a high-risk injury, such as a deep or dirty wound, or exposure to soil, rust, or animal waste. For clean, minor wounds, a tetanus booster is recommended only if your last shot was more than 10 years ago. For dirty or deep wounds (involving soil, dirt, or rust), a booster is recommended if your last shot was more than 5 years ago.

Answered2024-10-04 13:10:27

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No need to take further vaccine dose bcz you already taken in 2021...

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Not needed.

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No necessarily needed

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No , you don't need it

Answered2024-10-04 07:54:42

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Please consult

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Kindly connect for detail evaluation and better consultation experience

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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Needed

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As the wound is clean and you had your last tetnus shot 3 years back so no need of tetnus

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Take tetanus shot

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Yes needed road is site for tetnus germs so can contaminate minor scratches

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You need one

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

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As per Guidelines..If you are completely immunized as a child and took a booster dose of tetanus toxoid within 5 years of current incident..There is no need of another booster dose now..For the current wound..Keep the wound clean and dry..No further ointments or antibiotics indicated as of now
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Keep the wound clean and dry

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Pls take TT injection.

Answered2024-10-04 09:26:06

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No need to take a tetanus shot.

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Need not take

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Take

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