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Do i need to take Tetanus injection
Doctor i took Tetanus injection on 18th June 2022 and today on 19th July a got scratch by Rusty nail little bit blood comes out so should i have to take tetanus injection ?
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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No. You don't need a repeat Tetanus injection.
You may consult with me on Practo regarding the Tetanus vaccine, what is the protocol and how you get protection for five years.
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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Akshaykumar Jarande
Occupational Therapist
6 yrs exp
Baramati
I understood your concern and noted the problem as well.
need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start
treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on
Practo, so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per
your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your sign and symptom and treatment history you should not take tetnus injection if you have taken during past 6 month.
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Tetnus ijenction provide immunity against the Tetani bacteria for 6 month.
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you should keep record of any vaccination.
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