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Do i need to take tetanus injection
Doctor i took tetanus injection with 1st dose of anti rabies vaccine on 15th January 2022 and today on 5th February i got pricked by rusty nail so should i have to take tetanus injection ??
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No not required as first dose will cover your present injury
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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You can complete the course for tetanus vaccine by taking second dose after six weeks then after six months then booster dose every five years
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Second dose at the six weeks from 15 Jan
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Follow the schedule as advise
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Kindly consult me here or on whatsapp 9971*805905 for detailed evaluation n management
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Not required. As the effects of your 1st dose of TT will protect you for almost next 6 months
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Apply some antiseptic medication to the wound.
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keep that area dry and do not immerse in water
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No,since you have took the vaccine recently
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