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2021-11-09 15:56:18
I took tetanus injection on 7th august.Today on 9th November I got a cut on my hand.Should i go for the injection again as I got to know that one injection is valid for 3 months only .
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If u hav been previously immunised with full course of TT vaccine then no need to get a TT shot now

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It is not one injection being valid for three months. Tetanus Toxoid injection have a schedule. Second dose is given after 6 weeks.
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Please consult a General Physician on Practo. You get full schedule of injection and other precautions.

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Valid for 6months.

Answered2021-11-09 16:01:08

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No need to take booster before 5 years.

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Can you send the picture of that cut

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