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Tetanus Injection

2023-01-17 09:04:18
I am A 23 year old Male. Sir yesterday I got a scratch by a rusted Iron Wire in the Gate and Little blood came out which I then washed using Detol Handwash and Water. It had been 6 Months and 15 days (6.5 Months approx) when I took the last Tetanus Injection.Should I take the Injection again or will the old Tetanus Injection will work for this?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2023-01-17 16:35:32

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Tetanus injection works for 10 years. No need to take again

Answered2023-01-17 13:49:28

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Take TT injection

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Tetanus booster is required at 5 years intervals and not at 6 months intervals

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Repeat question

Answered2023-01-17 09:13:15

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

Answered2023-01-17 09:08:45

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Need few details Kindly consult

Answered2023-02-09 10:39:09

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No need

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Tetanus vaccination not required

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