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Tetanus shot after injury

2018-02-22 10:41:02
Hi, I have had a tetanus shot 1 year ago. I recently fell down and got a small abrasive wound on my elbow on a sandy field. However, I had cleaned the wound well with soap and put on boroline. The wound is swollen, red and a bit painful. It's not unbearable. Do I need a tetanus shot again?
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HELLO, IF U R IN INDIA,YES YOU NEED. THREE DOSES FIRST MONTH SECOND MONTH SIX MONTH GIVES PROTACTION FOR ONE YEAR,YET DOCTOR SAYS BETTER YOU GO FOR INJ TT. OK.

Answered2018-02-22 12:38:47

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There is no need of another tetanus shot atleast 5 more years.

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