Neonatal Tetanus Causes- 50 Questions Answered

Recently got head injury and getting symptoms of cephalic tetanus, what is the mechanism of cephalic tetanus does it attack cranial nerves and jaw muscles ? And what's its treatment and chance of treatment will be successful?

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Are you really diagnosed with tetanus? ... Read More

Hello doctors..baby is 13 days old...Is there any homeopathy medicine for curing neonatal jundice???

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Dr. Kajal PonkiyaHomoeopath | Gandhinagar

Yes, homeopathic medicine is best effective for neonatal jaundice. You will get best result. Need more details for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

Is neonatal hepatitis curable in a 5 month old child ? If so what is in general treatment for it which is available as per medical sciences

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Dr. Tangade Vishal BhanudasPediatrician | Pune

Visit physically to nearby pediatrician. ... Read More

I'm lookin for the best paediatric hospital in Pune. Please suggest a paediatricians for neonatal jaundice for a 5 days old baby

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Dr. Harisha N LGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Its common each and every pediatrician will be expertise in treating it... Use practo to find best doctors in your city.. Regards ... Read More

Is skin tear caused by fingernail scratching can cause tetanus or not please tell me as soon as possible?

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Dr. Lakin ViraGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

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Hi , my three months old baby boy has neonatal acne, pimples appear and go, but this time there pimples marks and his cheeks have become very dry, any suggestions for acne and cream to be used?

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Dr. JyothiPediatrician | Hyderabad

Neonatal acne doesn't usually require any treatment. For dry skin keep applying a good moisturizer 2-3 times a day ... Read More

Does tetanus infection caused by human saliva also? I am worried please answer my question Thanks!!!

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Dr. M.Sridhar ReddyEndodontist | Nellore

Tetunus may transfer through saliva also ... Read More

Do fall from bed from mothers hand in neonate group ( i.e 10 days old baby) Can have any serious injury which can be seen in life later if there is no problem or sign of injury seen at a time of accident Note Even gone for USG of head as advised by pedatrician reports are normal Any other test or treatment is needed for getting surety

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Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

Usg skull is enough If there is a seizure, then MRI Brain ... Read More

I have had a wound caused by bike's stand and its oozing. Is tetanus necessary to have? Can it be skipped? I don't remember when was the last time I had the tetanus dose. Can it be dangerous?

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Dr. Aswini Dutt TNephrologist | Hyderabad

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Better to take tetanus vaccine and consult a nearest physician to look for wound ... Read More

I gave birth just this june 13, 2018. The baby didnt respond so they had to do cpr. Eventually showed some sign of life. To make sure that the baby is in good state, the pedia had to bring the baby in icu for further observation. He was diagnosed with neonatal cerebral depression. What is neonatal cerebral depression??

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Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy KTPsychiatrist | Kurnool

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It is a condition that occurs when the newborn baby has difficulty in taking breath sooner after birth, which in turn leads to neurological problem. It has nothing to do with depression as such. ... Read More

I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

How long does the protection from a single tetanus shot last? I'm being told that it's for 6 months?

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Dr. Aamir WaniGeneral Physician | Srinagar

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If you have already complete your Tetanus full Schedule in your childhood then a booster single shot can last upto 5 years ... Read More

My mother had a small cut in her hand while cleaning. Immediately she cleaned the wound and applied antiseptic cream . This happened on Sunday . Now she doesn't have pain and cut almost closed. She has not taken tetanus for many years. Does she require a tetanus injection. She is 75 yrs old

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I have 4-5 cactus varieties at home. If cactus spines slightly touched my skin then also tetanus is needed ? Or only if blood came then tetanus is needed?

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details. Kindly consult ... Read More

Greetings of the day My baby boy is 2.5 month old ryt now and doing well.. I want to share my guilt story when my baby boy was 10 days old while trying to feed him he got slipped from feeding pillow and fall down from bed he slept at moment I consulted local pedatrician he got usg of his head done reports are normal even i consulted many doctor onl

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Dr. Prathibha ReddyPediatrician | Hyderabad

Hello ! If nsg brain scan is normal . No need to worry ... Read More

My baby is 18 days old and she is diagnosed with Neonatal Hyperbilirunbinemia on Day 2 of life. Here is the brief history of her treatment: Day 2: Bilirubin 11.76 DSPT was done and baby was discharged on Day 3 at bilirubin level 10.53 Day 6: Bilirubin 23.08 TSPT was done in NICU. Day 7: Bilirubin 17.65 DSPT was done and baby was discharged on

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Dr. Diksha SuriPediatrician | Bhilai

Hello It could be breast feeding jaundice (which will resolve itself ), but need to know other details regarding it such as direct bilirubin and colour of stools . You should get the baby checked by ... Read More

Today, my hand got injured by a rusty nail and there was a little blood at the injury site. But I already had a tetanus for an injury one month ago, do I need to get another tetanus shot? Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Can i get tetanus from picking gums with my dirty hand nails? I was vaccinated at childhood. My cousin died from a rare infection. I am scared.

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Dr. Abhijnan GhoshGeneral Physician | Hooghly

You can but being vaccinated gives you that added protection. ... Read More

My feet got hurt by a small street stone. Small portiona of redness is there though no cut and also no bleeding. Do I need tetanus injection for this ?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 233 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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

Sir/Ma'am i took tatanus shot before 30 to 33 days now i got some small scraches by a rusty iron that was surrounded by mud after some time i cleaned the cut do i need a tetanus again??

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Dr. Shubham KhandelwalGeneral Physician | Jaipur

No you dont need to get another shot now if you have had one in last 2 months ... Read More

Baby Girl was born on 4th March. On term delivery. Birth weight 2.5 kg: she had neonatal strokeMRi said blockage in Right side brain vain. MRI Angio suggested right side vains are smaller than left side. EEG was normal at 10 days age but EEG at 5 weeks had small discharge. Gardinal(1.5 ml BD and Levera 0.5 ml BD) is prescribed by doctor. What shoul

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Dr. K Raja ShekarNeurosurgeon | Hyderabad

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If there is reduction in seizure frequency Gardinal can be stopped. ... Read More

Hi, I have taken a tetanus approximately 5 months back. Today I got a shallow prick from a rusted nail. Do I need to take another tetanus shot?

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Dr. P LakshminarayanaGeneral Physician | Guntur

Better take a shot to be safe. ... Read More

My Child age is 26 Days. He diagnosed with Unregressed Neonatal PAH with PFO in Pediatric Echocardiography. The report is attached for reference. Please help me to understand how serious it is and what are the possible treatments.

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Dr. Lokanadha ReddyPediatrician | Bangalore

Its a common finding in neonates. Just repeat the scan after 1 month as suggested by cardiologist. Mostly it will get resolved by itself. If baby is growing well just watch and wait. ... Read More

In how much time period tetanus infection symptoms appears.......................................................

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Dr. Jaideep GaverGeneral Physician | Coimbatore

Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult directly from PRACTO *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* ... Read More

Sir yesterday one iron nail which is very sharp and thin get into my thumb it does not bleed. I have taken last tetanus injection in month of july 2018 (6 month before from now) due to small cut in leg. should i take titanus injection again or not and also tell me for how long tetanus injection remain valid. please tell me as soon as possible.

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Dr. Anand KalaskarGeneral Physician | Pune

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It's better if you take inj tetanus. There is nothing like validity, one more will boost your immune status ... Read More

My brother's newborn is just 10 days old and she is having neonatal jaundice with high bilirubin count of 15.24. Is this alarming or is this normal with newborns? What treatment do you recommend? Do we need to hospitalize her? How long it might take to come back to normal? Please advise.

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Dr. Trupti ShettyPediatrician | Pune

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the bilirubin level is definitely on the higher side. whether to hospitalise or not depends on the baby's current weight, mother and baby's blood groups, whether this has occurred with an older sibli ... Read More

I just fell from the scooty and suffered a very minor bruise on my knee so do i need a tetanus? My knee was covered under my trousers

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Dr. Nikhila KattulaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

If there is no contact with the soul there is no need to get a tt And if u took a tt anytime in past 6 years then also its not required ... Read More

I lost my baby when I was 8 month pregnant due to neonatal lupas.my baby had heartblock.afterthat no baby,I have pcos problem also.weight is gaining heavily.i lost my father,brother in accident this year. I lost everything in my life.stressful.i expecting baby,m hubby is very supportive .that's my strength.bt I felt heartbroken.pls help me.

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Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

Homoeopathic medicines cure PCOS permanently.Homeopathy believes that the human body has been perfectly enabled by nature to keep itself disease free. It is only when the immunity or its own internal ... Read More

I got tetanus injection 9 months back for an injury. I got injured again today. Do I need to get tetanus injection again?

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Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. No you don't need it. Once taken , you wouldn't need it for 5 years. It's necessary to take if five years have elapsed. Just take care of the wound, ap ... Read More

Sir, Actually I got my finger slightly cut by pin affixed with table.The wound is not deep.It is now more than 3 days I don't get any anti tetanus shot.As I am out of station now and market was closed on that day.Previously I took anti tetanus shot in the year 2013. Now I am in town. Shall I take vaccine tomorrow?Or is it too late. Till now I have

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Dr. Anshul GoelOrthopedist | Delhi

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It's too late. After 72 hours of injury no use. Transmission shot covers immunity for 10 years. So no worries for small cuts. In future and fyi. Tell everyone as well. Take teanaus vaccine within 72 ... Read More

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Neonatal tetanus causes

Recently got head injury and getting symptoms of cephalic tetanus, what is the mechanism of cephalic tetanus does it attack cranial nerves and jaw muscles ? And what's its treatment and chance of treatment will be successful?

Hello doctors..baby is 13 days old...Is there any homeopathy medicine for curing neonatal jundice???

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Is neonatal hepatitis curable in a 5 month old child ? If so what is in general treatment for it which is available as per medical sciences

I'm lookin for the best paediatric hospital in Pune. Please suggest a paediatricians for neonatal jaundice for a 5 days old baby

Is skin tear caused by fingernail scratching can cause tetanus or not please tell me as soon as possible?

Hi , my three months old baby boy has neonatal acne, pimples appear and go, but this time there pimples marks and his cheeks have become very dry, any suggestions for acne and cream to be used?

Does tetanus infection caused by human saliva also? I am worried please answer my question Thanks!!!

I have had a wound caused by bike's stand and its oozing. Is tetanus necessary to have? Can it be skipped? I don't remember when was the last time I had the tetanus dose. Can it be dangerous?

I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

How long does the protection from a single tetanus shot last? I'm being told that it's for 6 months?

My mother had a small cut in her hand while cleaning. Immediately she cleaned the wound and applied antiseptic cream . This happened on Sunday . Now she doesn't have pain and cut almost closed. She has not taken tetanus for many years. Does she require a tetanus injection. She is 75 yrs old

I have 4-5 cactus varieties at home. If cactus spines slightly touched my skin then also tetanus is needed ? Or only if blood came then tetanus is needed?

Today, my hand got injured by a rusty nail and there was a little blood at the injury site. But I already had a tetanus for an injury one month ago, do I need to get another tetanus shot? Thanks in advance.

Can i get tetanus from picking gums with my dirty hand nails? I was vaccinated at childhood. My cousin died from a rare infection. I am scared.

My feet got hurt by a small street stone. Small portiona of redness is there though no cut and also no bleeding. Do I need tetanus injection for this ?

Sir/Ma'am i took tatanus shot before 30 to 33 days now i got some small scraches by a rusty iron that was surrounded by mud after some time i cleaned the cut do i need a tetanus again??

Hi, I have taken a tetanus approximately 5 months back. Today I got a shallow prick from a rusted nail. Do I need to take another tetanus shot?

My Child age is 26 Days. He diagnosed with Unregressed Neonatal PAH with PFO in Pediatric Echocardiography. The report is attached for reference. Please help me to understand how serious it is and what are the possible treatments.

In how much time period tetanus infection symptoms appears.......................................................

My brother's newborn is just 10 days old and she is having neonatal jaundice with high bilirubin count of 15.24. Is this alarming or is this normal with newborns? What treatment do you recommend? Do we need to hospitalize her? How long it might take to come back to normal? Please advise.

I just fell from the scooty and suffered a very minor bruise on my knee so do i need a tetanus? My knee was covered under my trousers

I got tetanus injection 9 months back for an injury. I got injured again today. Do I need to get tetanus injection again?

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