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Regarding Tetanus vaccine

2022-01-25 17:11:06
I got a deep cut from road while driving two wheeler due to an accident. I got my tetanus vaccine about 1.5 years ago on 13 September 2020. Do I need to get tetanus vaccine again?
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A booster dose of tetanus vaccine following a RTA is always reqd bcz it is an active immunisation . So yes u should get it .

Answered2022-01-25 20:27:34

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