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2021-05-30 09:41:10
After injury upto when we can take toxoid. Is three days after injury ok?It is just a splinter in finger.
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Can take , doesn't matter.

Answered2021-05-30 10:29:47

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Tetanus shot is protective upto 6 months if you have previously vaccinated in past 6 month then their is no need
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Answered2021-05-30 09:43:49

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Depend upon nature of injury & bleeding takes place or not,usually it is better to take with in 24 hrs if injury having bleeding

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Take it before the wound heals up.Take the dose if wound has not dried up already.

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