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2017-04-19 03:36:46
Hi, I had taken the last tetanus shot probably 9 months back. I had cut my hand with a steel utensil, day before yesterday. Now, do I need to take another tetanus shot?
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. In simple language, the power of TT lasts for at least 5 years. So you just need to take one booster shot every 5 years. Nothing more than that is ever required. Just take care of the cut so that it doesn't get infected. Apply a t-bact ointment over that. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. BANGALORE.

Answered2017-04-19 17:29:24

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