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Regarding tetanus vaccine
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Today I fell down on the road and bruised my knee.
My last tetanus vaccine (normal tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin, as prescribed for a dog bite) was taken in October 2024.
Do I need to take tetanus vaccine again today?
I have attached the picture of my bruise
Please let me know.
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If your last tt shot was taken more then 5 years ago or if the wound was a dirty contaminated wound or any bite you might need a tt shot again
But none applies to you, your wound seems to be clean so just wound care is enough
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No need to take tetanus again now. You already had vaccine in Oct 2024 → protection is present.
For simple bruise/abrasion: clean with water, apply antiseptic, keep it clean.
If wound is deep/dirty or not healing → then consult doctor.
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No need of INJ TT
Do Dressing and take good antibiotics coverage
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• The image shows a superficial abrasion over the knee (road fall injury) — not a deep or contaminated wound
• You already received tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin in Oct 2024
Next Steps
• Focus on local wound care (most important):
– Wash thoroughly with soap + running water for 5–10 minutes
– Apply antiseptic (povidone iodine)
– Cover with clean dressing
• You may use:
– Topical antibiotic ointment (if available)
Health Tips
• Change dressing daily
• Watch for infection signs:
– Increasing redness
– Swelling
– Pus
– Fever
• Avoid leaving wound open in dirty environment
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Don't need for TT. Wash your wound and apply povidone iodine over the wound
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Road side accident
You must go for tt. U r taken in24 its 26
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Take tt booster dose and clean wound with betadine solution apply t bact on it.
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Not needed.
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It looks like a simple abrasion
Since your are properly vaccinated for dog bite in 2024
You dont need any vaccination now
Just clean the wound with water or antiseptic solution
Look for any signs of infection
Next Steps
Regular wound cleaning
Health Tips
Use painkiller sos
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ideally not required
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As such not needed but efficiency of tt reduces by time
Online consult for further management
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Since your last tetanus shot was within the past 5 years, you won't need another dose today, as you are already protected even if the wound was slightly dirty. Wash the wound thoroughly with clean water and soap to remove all dirt. Apply a mild antiseptic like povidone iodine. watch for swelling, redness, or pus, which may indicate an infection.
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You need to get tetanus toxoid vaccine
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Better if you go for tetanus toxoid vaccine. Don't take risk.proper wound health management is also required .
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Must get TT injection
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Not needed
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
No
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
No need
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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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