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Need tetanus vaccine?
Hi I took tetanus vaccine last December around 5th December. Today at 19th June, I got a small scratch via a barbell rod. Should I get a tetanus vaccine again? It's been around 7 months from the last shot.
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Tetanus Prophylaxis Guidelines (Harrison’s Reference):
📌 If Tetanus Toxoid (TT/TD) was given within the past 5 years:
No booster required, even for minor dirty wounds
The body has sufficient protective immunity
🟢 Your Scenario:
Vaccinated 7 months ago = Protected
Scratch only, no major open/dirty wound = Low-risk exposure
🟢 Conclusion:
NO need to take another tetanus shot for this minor injury.
You are still under protection from the vaccine taken in December.
📘 Reference:
Harrison’s Manual of Medicine: Booster needed only if:
Last tetanus shot was >5 years ago for dirty wounds
Or >10 years ago for clean minor wounds
Would you like a tetanus immunization validity chart or wound-risk decision table?
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Yes take another shot of tetanus.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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U don't need as such. It's rainy season take care of wound.
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Not required per se.
As TT injection provides immunity anywhere from 1-5 yrs
So rest assured.
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399.
Thanks.
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Dr. Haripriya Addanki
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6 yrs exp
Tirupati
Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Usually one dose gives protection for 5 years.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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