Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine- 496 Questions Answered

For how long will a dose of 0.5 ml of tetanus toxoid (bett) vaccine remain effective in a person who has no previous record of tetanus vaccination?

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Dr. Amol KaleGeneral Physician | Ahmednagar

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What is the difference between a toxoid and a tetanus vaccine? Do I need to take both after being cut?

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Dr. Rashmi WadhwaGeneral Physician | Delhi

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How long does tetanus toxoid last for a person who never had a tetanus vaccination in childhood but had 2-4 tetanus toxoid shot (not scheduled) in 2 years(2016-2017)?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 2292 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, HAPHAZARD INJ HOW COME ANY ONE SAY ABOUT EFFECTS. TWO INJ TT IN TWO MONTHS THAN ONE IN SIXTH MONTHS PROVIDES ONE YEAR PROTACTION. OK. ... Read More

Sir / madam in last 15 months I have taken tetanus toxoid two times first in January 2021 then in September 2021 and today I get little injury what should I do now should I take tetanus immuglobin now or tetanus toxoid I should take or previous ones will be effective

Asked for Male, 19 Years 603 Views v

Dr. Varalakshmi GovindappaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Previous ones will still be in use. No need ... Read More

Sir my age is 17 years I had taken tetanus toxoid 2 times in last 15 months means in Jan 2021 then again in September 2021 now today I got scratch in my hand should I take tetanus toxoid again or it is ok and before how much time of injury tetanus toxoid should be taken can we take it in 36-38 hrs of injury

Asked for Male, 22 Years 534 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

If you have completely taken inj tt,as per immunization schedule,you need not take inj Tt.,when ever you get injury. ... Read More

Is trtanus toxoid tf injection and tetanus toxoid adsorbed injection both are same I am ordering the injection online but unable to know the difference between them. Pls suggest. Dr has suggested to take this vaccine in pregnancy.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 215 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

They are different. You can go for Tetanus toxoid inj. ... Read More

Sir is tenanus toxoid is a booster dose please explain what is tetanus toxoid because some people tell it is prevent the tetanus for 5-10 years but some people tell that it is effective for 6 months so please tell what is tetanus toxoid and how much time it is effective and after how much time of injury it is should be taken

Asked for Male, 26 Years 757 Views v

Dr. Danish KhanGeneral Physician | Bangalore

It can be effective till one year ... Read More

Sir I have taken tetanus toxoid injection 36 -37 hrs after injury please tell what should I do now as some people tell it is should be taken before 24 hrs please advise

Asked for Male, 25 Years 472 Views v

Dr. Varalakshmi GovindappaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Not really.. Vaccine Will be effective ... Read More

Sir please tell what is difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid injection means are they same thing for tetanus or not if I get vaccinated in childhood and I take tetanus toxoid injection then is it called booster dose and please tell is any difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid

Asked for Male, 18 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Vivek SinghGeneral Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Sir I have taken tetanus toxoid injection 36-37 hrs of little injury please tell me what should I do now as some people tell that it should be taken 23 hrs before injury so please advise sir

Asked for Male, 25 Years 133 Views v

Dr. K Prashanth KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hello, if my mother had got a tetanus toxoid booster (the one we get at medical stores) on Jan 25, 2026, does she need to take another booster if she got a wound after falling on dusty ground and rupturing her toe today since it's within 6 months ? She is 83 plus and I am not sure if she got primary series of tetanus in her childhood days.

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Dr. Khushboo YadavGeneral Physician | New Delhi

If the wound was serious and got all dirty then it would be better to get a shot to prevent it. Clean the wound with betadine. ... Read More

"On 25 June, I got a small scratch on my hand from the edge of a bathroom tap. It was a very minor injury and there was no bleeding. Do I need a tetanus shot? I had a tetanus vaccine on 9 march 2026, and before that in October 2025."

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

Hi I have very much OCD and overthinking. Today I took tetanus vaccine single dose vaccine but it kept out of fridge for 16-17 minutes and I was holding vaccine my hand was also sweating and temperature is 43 degree so because vaccine kept out for 16-17 minutes will it still give protection for 6 months ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Sara AnjumGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Yes, the tetanus vaccine will still work. Being out of the fridge for 15–17 minutes, even in warm weather, does not usually affect its effectiveness. It should still provide proper protection. ... Read More

Respected doctors Today I fell down on the road and bruised my knee. My last tetanus vaccine (normal tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin, as prescribed for a dog bite) was taken in October 2024. Do I need to take tetanus vaccine again today? I have attached the picture of my bruise Please let me know.

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

Better if you go for tetanus toxoid vaccine. Don't take risk.proper wound health management is also required . ... Read More

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

Asked for Male, 38 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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Clean it well with antiseptic n apply antibiotics like T bact ointment. In India its always better to be safe. U don't need any vaccine now. ... Read More

I have taken two tt injections on 10th October & 24th November. Someone told me that there is a complete course of tetanus vaccine which will give long time protection like 5 years or 10 years. I want to take a complete course, what is the procedure or schedule guidelines? I get small cuts here & there often, that's why.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 207 Views v

Dr. AnuGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

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Complete course: 0, 1 month, 6–12 months Then booster: Every 10 years In injury: Booster if > 5 years since last dose ... Read More

Just wanted to ask, for how long is tetanus vaccine effective? I've heard 6 months, 1 year or even 5 years. Once a vaccine is taken, for how many months does it provide protection?

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Dr. Sohan KulriaGeneral Physician | Firozabad

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed consultation ... Read More

Hii iam 13.4 week pregnant just want to when dose first tetanus injection need to be taken and I recently have influ Vaccine

Asked for Female, 34 Years 668 Views v

Dr. Pawneet KaurGynecologist/Obstetrician | Ludhiana

You can have your tetanus vaccine anytime after 15 weeks ... Read More

I took the tetanus vaccine 6 days ago. I have a small cut from the door handle which is of iron today, a very little cut. Do I need tetanus again today?

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I have a cut one year ago and I have taken tetanus shot almost one year ago I have a cut with bleeding from a plastic which is a little dirty do I need tetanus now?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 425 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I got a tetanus vaccine approax 1 month ago but again today morning I was going to open my outer door but I was scratched suddenly by a corroded dirty iron core. Should I take another dose of tetanus

Asked for Male, 25 Years 189 Views v

Dr. Haripriya AddankiGeneral Practitioner | Tirupati

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Need few more details Kindly connect ... Read More

Hi I took tetanus vaccine last December around 5th December. Today at 19th June, I got a small scratch via a barbell rod. Should I get a tetanus vaccine again? It's been around 7 months from the last shot.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

While administering tetanus toxoid vaccine(bett) to a person, I accidentally cut myself from the Tetanus Toxoid glass ampoule in my fingers. Cleaned the wound in running water & applied betadine solution to it. My previous Tetanus Toxoid vaccination history - 04/08/2019 01/08/2020 23/06/2022 21/11/2022 25/10/2023 I have been cut 2-3 instances i

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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I have got tetanus vaccine yesterday morning but I had to clean my study room and during that time I again got a cut by corroded kil at a table's corner. Should I again take an another dose of tetanus vaccine today .

Asked for Male, 25 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Mithravinda RajanaGeneral Physician | Kolkata

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Not required. ... Read More

I have got a tetanus vaccine today morning but at evening time again I got a cut by a corroded kil during cleaning my study room, should I take another dose of tetanus vaccine.

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Dr. Megha TriptiGeneral Physician | Delhi

No,another dose isn't needed. If your vaccination status is up-to-date followed by booster shots, there's no need to worry. A booster shot gives immunity against Rabies for almost 5 years. ... Read More

Can I take tetanus toxide injection five days after taking hepatitis b vaccine? Have any interval between two tt injection?

Asked for Male, 47 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Lokendra NagarGeneral Physician | Dewas

Yes, you can take a tetanus toxoid (TT) injection five days after a hepatitis B vaccine—there’s no problem with that. These are different vaccines with no contraindications to being admini ... Read More

How long does the protection from a single tetanus shot last? I'm being told that it's for 6 months?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Aamir WaniGeneral Physician | Srinagar

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If you have already complete your Tetanus full Schedule in your childhood then a booster single shot can last upto 5 years ... Read More

Can Tetanus Vaccine be given in hip region. I got tetanus vaccine on hip. Is it effective to be given in hip or not?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 899 Views v

Dr. Priyanka M KGeneral Physician | Bangalore Rural

Hi Yes you can take tetanus injection in hip region and it’s advised to take in hip region itself as it will be less painful . Hope this helps ... Read More

Two days back(13th March), I got injured while playing football. It was very dirty dry soil and I cleaned the wound around 30 minutes after the injury. I got the tetanus toxoid right after 1 hour . Last tetanus toxoid shot was in March 2016. For one day ,I used MUPIROCIN OINTMENT and it started drying off but unfortunately my mother applied FUCIDIC

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Reshma RahmanGeneral Physician | Delhi

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Tetanus toxoid vaccine

For how long will a dose of 0.5 ml of tetanus toxoid (bett) vaccine remain effective in a person who has no previous record of tetanus vaccination?

What is the difference between a toxoid and a tetanus vaccine? Do I need to take both after being cut?

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How long does tetanus toxoid last for a person who never had a tetanus vaccination in childhood but had 2-4 tetanus toxoid shot (not scheduled) in 2 years(2016-2017)?

Sir / madam in last 15 months I have taken tetanus toxoid two times first in January 2021 then in September 2021 and today I get little injury what should I do now should I take tetanus immuglobin now or tetanus toxoid I should take or previous ones will be effective

Is trtanus toxoid tf injection and tetanus toxoid adsorbed injection both are same I am ordering the injection online but unable to know the difference between them. Pls suggest. Dr has suggested to take this vaccine in pregnancy.

Sir I have taken tetanus toxoid injection 36 -37 hrs after injury please tell what should I do now as some people tell it is should be taken before 24 hrs please advise

Sir please tell what is difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid injection means are they same thing for tetanus or not if I get vaccinated in childhood and I take tetanus toxoid injection then is it called booster dose and please tell is any difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid

Sir I have taken tetanus toxoid injection 36-37 hrs of little injury please tell me what should I do now as some people tell that it should be taken 23 hrs before injury so please advise sir

"On 25 June, I got a small scratch on my hand from the edge of a bathroom tap. It was a very minor injury and there was no bleeding. Do I need a tetanus shot? I had a tetanus vaccine on 9 march 2026, and before that in October 2025."

I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

Respected doctors Today I fell down on the road and bruised my knee. My last tetanus vaccine (normal tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin, as prescribed for a dog bite) was taken in October 2024. Do I need to take tetanus vaccine again today? I have attached the picture of my bruise Please let me know.

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

Just wanted to ask, for how long is tetanus vaccine effective? I've heard 6 months, 1 year or even 5 years. Once a vaccine is taken, for how many months does it provide protection?

Hii iam 13.4 week pregnant just want to when dose first tetanus injection need to be taken and I recently have influ Vaccine

I took the tetanus vaccine 6 days ago. I have a small cut from the door handle which is of iron today, a very little cut. Do I need tetanus again today?

I have a cut one year ago and I have taken tetanus shot almost one year ago I have a cut with bleeding from a plastic which is a little dirty do I need tetanus now?

I got a tetanus vaccine approax 1 month ago but again today morning I was going to open my outer door but I was scratched suddenly by a corroded dirty iron core. Should I take another dose of tetanus

Hi I took tetanus vaccine last December around 5th December. Today at 19th June, I got a small scratch via a barbell rod. Should I get a tetanus vaccine again? It's been around 7 months from the last shot.

I have got tetanus vaccine yesterday morning but I had to clean my study room and during that time I again got a cut by corroded kil at a table's corner. Should I again take an another dose of tetanus vaccine today .

I have got a tetanus vaccine today morning but at evening time again I got a cut by a corroded kil during cleaning my study room, should I take another dose of tetanus vaccine.

Can I take tetanus toxide injection five days after taking hepatitis b vaccine? Have any interval between two tt injection?

How long does the protection from a single tetanus shot last? I'm being told that it's for 6 months?

Can Tetanus Vaccine be given in hip region. I got tetanus vaccine on hip. Is it effective to be given in hip or not?

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