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2021-09-11 11:48:45
Hello Doctors, I fell on the road today and have got some bruises on my right knee which bleed and has some watery discharge thereafter. Have cleaned it with dettol and applied antiseptic cream. Would like to understand if i need a tetanus shot? To give you some history i had undergone c section in June this year and while referring to records saw that i was administered TD vac in Feb this year Shubhangi
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Tt shot is not recommended if there is any history of Tt/Td shot in last 6 months

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