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2020-07-08 12:07:05
G.e doc ! I got cut in my little finger. Had TT injection in 2018 August,do I need TT injection again? From my last vaccination till how many years will it protect.
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Tt vaccination is sufficient till 2028. You will not need another tt.

Answered2020-07-08 17:20:21

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Answered2020-07-08 13:05:43

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You got cut with what object? If its not clean than you need tt.

Answered2020-07-08 12:50:54

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If u had taken 3 doses of TT in schedule 0,1,6 then u have to take Inj TT booster dose every 10 year nor u have to take inj TT every 6 months

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Answered2020-07-08 13:21:46

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You do not need tetanus toxoid injection. Next TT injection should be taken in 2028.

Answered2020-07-08 12:57:25

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Ur protected till 2028..! Nothing to worry.

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Yes you need a TT inj

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Hello; hope u r doing fine, u vl require next dose not before 5 years from last one. U can consult me online for further queries.

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