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Rusty nail pricked

2025-12-14 13:10:41
My child is 8years old..yesterday a rusty nail got inside her feet..there is a deep puncture wound and blood came out..Her pediatrician told not give any vaccine as She was given tatenus shot when she was 4years old ...I m still worries as it's a deep puncture by a rusty nail..pls suggest do I need to give my child tetanus shot..or not? Is there any side effects..pls reply
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-12-15 13:05:49

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If your child fully immunised then upto 10 year  no need of td Apply only topical antiseptic cream .

Answered2025-12-15 12:36:54

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Vaccine not needed. Tetanus is not caused by rust or nails, it's caused by a bacterial infection. Take care of the wound.

Answered2025-12-15 12:07:41

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Make sure the wound was cleaned properly. U need not repeat the tt dose if it was taken

Answered2025-12-16 09:48:06

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If your already been vaccinated upto date then no need of vaccination now

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