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2023-07-19 08:25:26
If today a rusted iron nail pinched in my feet, & if I took a normal tetanus injection from my nereby clinic , which they generally call TT. After taking it, for how long it give me protection from tetanus infection/ virus.
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It depends on your previous TT vaccination status. Kindly give details regarding vaccination

Answered2023-07-19 15:33:53

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Depends on previous vaccination for tetanus

Answered2023-07-19 14:03:44

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Need further details. Kindly consult

Answered2023-07-19 11:52:50

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It's depends upon your previous vaccination details including primary vaccination
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please consult me on practo for further management

Answered2023-07-19 09:14:39

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According to your query you want to know about the tetnus vaccine like  validity of protection.
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Please take consultation for better evaluation about that.
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Keep record of any vaccination.

Answered2023-07-19 08:43:47

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

Answered2023-07-19 08:29:23

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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