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Tetanus vaccine needed or not

2025-09-04 15:16:14
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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Answered2025-09-14 13:59:15

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-09-08 06:07:03

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No … not at all
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Keep wound dry
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Get dressing done

Answered2025-09-07 08:46:42

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Answered2025-09-06 15:37:32

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No....no need of td for next 6 months

Answered2025-09-06 15:06:30

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No need to take now , as you have already taken that 6 days back, the tetanus vaccine provides around 6 months of immunity. So just take some painkillers for the small cut , and some local wound care.

Answered2025-09-06 13:35:46

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No

Answered2025-09-06 11:28:06

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No.

Answered2025-09-06 03:50:41

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U don't need.  As u r already taken.

Answered2025-09-05 22:34:38

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Hii No u do not need any tetanus vaccination for another 6 months. Thank you hope it helped you

Answered2025-09-05 19:02:16

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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, conclusion and management

Answered2025-09-05 17:32:40

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Answered2025-09-05 16:08:39

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Not at all if it’s taken 6 days back only. I can tell you how long it sustains and when to take next time. Reach out for further assistance.

Answered2025-09-05 15:31:33

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Wash your hands with soap. Need not take tetanus vaccine again

Answered2025-09-05 13:32:51

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-09-08 08:03:46

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Not needed If deep cut May require antibiotics

Answered2025-09-06 04:38:15

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

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