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Tetanus shot

2025-09-13 03:35:45
My 8 months old baby has been administered with infanrix hexa vaccine that contains dtap. So last dtap vaccine was given at 4.5 months old. Now at around 8 months old if baby got a very minor cut at ear, do we need to give tetanus shot again or not
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No need for any repeat shot of tetanus unless the regular immunization scheduled has not  been followed.
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Get your vaccinations on time

Answered2025-09-13 10:51:55

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Baby doesn't require any vaccination . I hope you are treating the wound neat and clean. If any doubts Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )

Answered2025-09-13 07:18:25

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No need for tetanus shot

Answered2025-09-14 12:24:30

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