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Wounded with iron Tetanus injection requ

2025-12-26 06:56:03
Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha
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No need to, simple washing n ointment

Answered2026-01-11 13:53:21

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No need. But make sure the wound part is taken care of to prevent infections
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Wound dressing

Answered2025-12-26 21:34:25

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2025-12-26 11:36:42

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Last dpt at 18 months so i suggest you no dose to be which as which was supposed to be give at 5 years. The gap is less than 3 years so no need

Answered2025-12-26 10:23:22

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Tetanus vaccination is not required as child received his first booster dose at 18months of age Wound dressing wound suffice

Answered2025-12-28 09:56:24

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Your vaccination seems updated and last DTP booster received at 1.5 years, hence tetanus not required. If routine vaccination is complete, no need for TT till 15 years for normal wounds

Answered2025-12-27 01:33:02

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Not required

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Not needed

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