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Yesterday I had a cut from a knife when I was slicing watermelon.. Do I need Tetanus injection... The knife was clean no rust ...pls guide me I have an attached pic
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If you had a shot in last 10 years no need. since its a clean cut risk is very low
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Clean the wound with soap and warm water, Apply, an antibiotic ointment, Use a clean bandage.
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Watch for Infection, if you notice spreading redness, warmth, increased swelling, or yellow or greenish pus go to a doctor
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Yes go for tt injection, if you are not immunised with earlier with in 6 months
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Yes u need tt shot
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If no tetanus shot taken in past 1 year, take it.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Depends on your past vaccination history.
Please consult.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Yes , its needed if you not taken previously.
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If taken TT in last 5 years no need for now . Clean wound with water and apply antiseptic cream muprocion ointment and Tablet paracetamol for pain twice for 2 days
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If not sure of TT vaccination . Can take a booster dose
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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