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2020-08-25 20:00:52
My son is 6 yrs old... he got hurt with his bicycle... little scratch is there.. should I get him tetanus vaccine. Pls suggest Thanx
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If he has taken all primary dose of DPT and 18 and 5 year DPT Booster then no need to give

Answered2020-08-26 10:22:33

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If dpt taken at 5 yrs age then no need to give...

Answered2020-08-26 03:42:32

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If he has taken 5 years DPT vaccine.. its not required.

Answered2020-08-26 02:12:41

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