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Tetanus immunization

2022-04-11 06:58:52
I m not sure if I got tetanus shot when I was young, and I want to get immunization shots now for longer protection not just 6months prevention, what are my options?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

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Can take now and free for six months

Answered2022-04-11 09:13:22

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Take it for booster take 1 after 6 mth

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

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You can take

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Yes u can take

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You might have got DPT vaccine in childhood which includes tetanus. Usually tere is no seperate vaccine for that in childhood. Now, you can take one shot of TT injection and you are good for 5 years

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