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Tetanus needed or not

2020-04-07 08:09:42
I got a cut from iron bed. It puntured the skin of palm,bleeded and got cut .My query is do I need Tetanus injection? Last TT i took 2 yrs back.
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Answered2020-04-07 13:19:57

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Hello No need of TT booster dose if taken 2 yrs back
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You can wash the wound with clean water and apply bandaid if required

Answered2020-04-07 08:12:51

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Yes single dose T.T should suffice

Answered2020-04-07 08:58:32

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Tetanus gives protection for 5-10yrs but it is always wise to repeat the dose to boost immunity as it’s a vaccine and u never know how much antibodies are left in your body to protect you after u took last shot of vaccine

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