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Tetanus injection required ?

2023-01-02 16:41:26
Doctor i took Tetanus injection on 29th November 2022 and today on 2nd January 2023 i got scratch by rusty nail little bit drop like blood comes out so should i have to take Tetanus injection ?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2023-01-03 01:57:03

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No, not required of TT
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need to take care of wound healing care.

Answered2023-01-03 00:16:06

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No need

Answered2023-01-02 23:22:46

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Answered2023-01-02 17:30:14

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Not required

Answered2023-01-02 17:16:30

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No need to take TT as one dose of TT is effective for 6 months.I shud hv squeeze few drops of blood out of the wound,just to prevent ne infection.

Answered2023-01-02 16:53:45

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

Answered2023-01-04 08:05:53

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No need to take It's effective till 6 month

Answered2023-01-02 17:15:13

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You shouldn’t take tetanus vaccine because you have taken tetanus injections during past month.
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Please keep records of vaccination.

Answered2023-01-02 16:57:00

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No need

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