Tetanus injection in pregnancy

2021-12-14 20:22:33

Asked for Male, 40 Years

I have gotten 2 tetanus injections in pregnancy.. got 2nd dose last month.. For how long will it be valid for minor cuts and scratches from kitchen?

Answers (9)

Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun

Pulmonologist

38 yrs expJaipur

For Minor cuts ,scrathes if not contaminated you dont need TT .

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with two doses youare safe for one year.

Answered2021-12-15 04:30:55

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Gastroenterologist

9 yrs expGurgaon

Its valid for 5years.

Answered2021-12-15 02:37:11

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Dr. Sarvesh Mishra

General Practitioner

6 yrs expGhaziabad

Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2021-12-15 02:26:00

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal

Public Health Medicine Specialist

20 yrs expLucknow

Usually for 1 year

Answered2021-12-15 02:06:41

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Dr. Spandana Kandra

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist

13 yrs expVijayawada

Your are protected upto 1 year

Answered2021-12-15 01:25:38

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar

General Physician

6 yrs expMumbai

Minor cuts and scratches wont require you tt

Answered2021-12-14 21:33:28

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Dr. Shubhashis Mitra

General Physician

10 yrs expDelhi

8 m

Answered2021-12-14 20:48:52

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Dr. Aadil Farooq Mir

General Practitioner

6 yrs expShopian

Minor cuts n scratches with sharp uncontaminated knives don't need TT

Answered2021-12-14 20:33:15

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General Physician

7 yrs expChennai

You and your baby are well protected after 2 doses of TT. Dont worry for next few years

Answered2021-12-15 03:09:39

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