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Do I need tetanus vaccine ?
Today while I was setting up my beard I got little cut on ear from rusty scissor I took one dose of tetanus on 20th may 2026. Today is 11th October . Still around 35-40 days left in completion of 6 months .do I need to take another dose of tetanus vaccination ??
I am not sure about childhood vaccination because I have no record of it.
I have herpes also will it effect tetanus immunity in any way ??
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Not needed.
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TT vaccine not needed.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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You don't need any tetanus shot at this time,as you are protected.Presence of herpes is not associated with tetanus immunity.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Will help you
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Dr. Nimavat Devanshi Vinaykumarhi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Nadiad
T.T. is already taken previously, than no-needed for now.... Herpes is not of concern in this situation.
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Tell me.... Whether the cut is superficial and clean or deep/contaminated....???... To know this if wound needs stitches....
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kindly do Hepatitis B, HCV, HIV, reports just to rule out other worst condition and take vaccine for Hepatitis B to avoid future problems related to blood spread disease.
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Dr. Alisha Bansal
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Gwalior
Please let me know the clinical symptoms (if any)
Is there any bleed?
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Dr. Iffat Ajaz
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Srinagar
Tt vaccine not needed in your case
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shoyab Jamshed Sayed
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Pune
Not required till 5years
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Dr. Divyansi Chauhan
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Since you received a tetanus vaccine in May, it should still be providing protection in October. If your primary vaccination series is complete, an additional dose is generally not required for a minor cut. Please clean the wound thoroughly with soap and running water, apply an appropriate antiseptic if needed, and keep it covered with a clean dressing.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your tetanus dose from this May already protects you well, even for a wound from a rusty object. That protection lasts years, not months. You don't need another dose now.
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Clean the cut well with soap and water, and keep it dry and covered for a few days. Not having a childhood vaccination record doesn't matter here, since this year's dose already covers you.
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Herpes doesn't weaken your tetanus protection. Watch for redness, swelling, oozing, fever or jaw stiffness at the wound site. If any of these appear, see a general physician promptly.
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