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Tetanus Injection needed or not?

2024-06-16 04:47:55
Hi My daughter is 9months old. She got a cut on her toe with iron rod. Is there need of getting her tetanus shot?
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No need

Answered2024-06-17 14:43:13

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Answered2024-06-16 11:13:56

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If she has taken all her vaccines till date ( dpt at 6, 10, 14 wks), then no need. She is covered till 18 months. No need to take tetanus every time there is a small injury.

Answered2024-06-16 04:52:23

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Can take TdaP vaccine Given at 10 years of age (can be taken at 9) So sit covers current situation and her vaccine schedule

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Greetings no need

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