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Tetanus injection required ?

2022-11-14 12:57:33
Doctor my sister took Tetanus injection 0.5 ml 45 day's Ago and today 14th November she got scratch by rusty metal so should she have to take Tetanus injection ?
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Take one more dose of tetanus.it gives better immunity for 5 years.

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No need

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No need. It only needed if it’s more than 6 months

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Connect please

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No need

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

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Talk to a specialist

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No need

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No need

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No need .
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Effectiveness of Tetnus injection is 6 month so you should not take another dose of infection with in 6 month.
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Keep record of any vaccination.

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Not required

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No need of tetanus shot

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No need of tetanus injection..but clean the wound with betadine and spirit...need further help .. Kindly consult me

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