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Need tetanus vaccine?

2025-06-19 12:55:49
Hi I took tetanus vaccine last December around 5th December. Today at 19th June, I got a small scratch via a barbell rod. Should I get a tetanus vaccine again? It's been around 7 months from the last shot.
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Answered2025-07-02 10:05:08

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Tetanus Prophylaxis Guidelines (Harrison’s Reference): 📌 If Tetanus Toxoid (TT/TD) was given within the past 5 years: No booster required, even for minor dirty wounds The body has sufficient protective immunity 🟢 Your Scenario: Vaccinated 7 months ago = Protected Scratch only, no major open/dirty wound = Low-risk exposure 🟢 Conclusion: NO need to take another tetanus shot for this minor injury. You are still under protection from the vaccine taken in December. 📘 Reference: Harrison’s Manual of Medicine: Booster needed only if: Last tetanus shot was >5 years ago for dirty wounds Or >10 years ago for clean minor wounds Would you like a  tetanus immunization validity chart or wound-risk decision table?

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U don't need as such. It's rainy season  take care of wound.

Answered2025-06-21 07:51:09

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Not required per se. As TT injection provides immunity anywhere from 1-5 yrs So rest assured.

Answered2025-06-21 07:48:13

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

Answered2025-06-22 02:40:25

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Yes take another shot of tetanus.

Answered2025-06-21 16:30:04

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-06-21 12:10:05

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Usually one dose gives protection for 5 years.

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

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