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2024-03-21 18:00:51
My 8 yr kid got a cut from a rusty toy.So shall I take him to get a Tetanus shot. And is the tetanus injection same for a 8 yr old like us adults.Or for kids the tetanus shot is different?
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You should take him to get a tetanus toxoid injection,dose is the same for both children and adults.

Answered2024-03-22 02:19:12

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Same dose .. no difference

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Same dose as adult.

Answered2024-03-21 18:08:38

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Same for adults as age of your child is 8 year...
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get the tetanus shot
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watch for any reaction after taking tetanus

Answered2024-03-21 18:07:25

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You can take. Don't worry. No no. Nothing as such

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .

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If he has taken 5 th year booster no need If not take a shot

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

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Take inj TT

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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