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Baby fell down and hit his chin
My baby fell down while walking and hit his chin badly.
He is acting cranky, not sleeping as usual, not eating as usual since the fall.
Should I give tetanus or worried or take him to the doctor
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Tetanus may not be needed if your child is fully vaccinated for his age and his wound is clean. But as he is not feeling well; my sincere advice to obtain an opinion by a Pediatrician
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Tetanus not required, if child is vaccinated till date. Consult a nearby paediatrician if child is behaving differently
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