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Tetanus Injection required ?

2021-05-23 14:11:07
I had minor cut on my finger with small bleeding through metal bathroom body scrubber. Do i need to get TT Injection. Also i got covishield vaccine shot around 14 days back. Is it still advisable?
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You can go ahead. But not needed as it is a minor injui and if TT taken within 2 years

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Hi .if u had taken tt injection  in past in less than 5 years u don't need one ..if not you can go for single shot of booster tt dose that will give u immunity for 10 years..thanks

Answered2021-05-23 16:16:52

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U can go ahead .

Answered2021-05-23 14:24:15

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Past TT hx is important

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As 14 days have passed....u can take tetanus vaccine. Also if you have take tetanus vaccine in a last 5 yrs duration...then it is not needed.

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