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Tetanus Injection required or not

2021-10-14 06:20:05
I pull the double bad box with the iron  handle. I got hurt   through the edge  point of the handle - little amount of blood shown. Do I need to take TT injection or not? I am using an antiseptic cream as of now.
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U need to take dT vaccine injection (new TT replacement - diphtheria+Tetanus ) if not taken in last 5yrs
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Wash+ antiseptic cream/bandaid+ dT injection

Answered2021-10-14 10:05:53

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It is advisable to take Tt injection

Answered2021-10-14 09:39:37

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Inj TT 0.5 ml intramuscular if not taken for more than one year.
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clean the wound

Answered2021-10-14 08:05:13

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If you took last tt more than 5 years ago than you have to take now ( if less than 5 years  ago then no need )

Answered2021-10-14 06:46:09

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Go for a consultation

Answered2021-10-14 06:27:18

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Take TT injection

Answered2021-10-14 21:15:48

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Take injection Tt 0.5 ml intamuscular . Continue antiseptic cream

Answered2021-10-14 07:38:25

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When did you take last TT injection?
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consultation and proper treatment for preventing infection.

Answered2021-10-14 06:25:34

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Yes if you have to take tetanus toxoid..take it as early as possible

Answered2021-10-14 06:24:53

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