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2025-01-18 16:14:58
Doctor, I recently suffered a scratch from a rusty iron in my store room. Since I received my last tetanus shots about five months ago, should I get another tetanus shot as a precautionary measure
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No need for tetanus shot for the next three to five years since last dose

Answered2025-01-19 20:02:35

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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You can get.but generally one shot give immunity for 1 year Kindly consult with detail history

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It's as such shedule  who got immunization program. So u can go for.

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No need to take it

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It gives protection for 6 months. Pls don't worry.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Kindly connect Need few more details.

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Do connect and consult

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