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Dear doctor got a pin point injury from steel brush while cleaning utensils last TT shot taken two years back need another one please guide
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Since your last tetanus shot was 2 years ago and you have had a pinpoint injury from a steel brush (a metallic, potentially rusty object), you should take a tetanus booster. The standard recommendation is a TT booster for any wound if the last dose was more than 5 years ago, but for wounds from metal objects â especially potentially dirty or rusty ones â a booster is advised if the last dose was more than 2 years ago. Getting it within 72 hours of the injury is ideal, though it can still be taken now.
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Get a tetanus toxoid (TT) injection at your nearest clinic or health center as soon as possible. Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water and apply antiseptic. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Yes even if vaccine is taken 2 years back, a new injury will still require you to take a tetanus booster injection
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kindly visit your nearest clinic and take the inj
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Yes take vaccine
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You can take tetanus toxoid injection
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You have to take Td vaccination.
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No need ,TT booster in last 5 year is good enough to give you protection
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should do well ,no need to worry
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Take care while working with sharp instruments
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Inj TT 0.5 mg I/M stat
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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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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Yes, you need it.
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TT shots immunity against tetanus disease lasts only for 6months. Beyond that, you will need to repeat a dose of TT. If it was a steel brush with little rust then you must take a TT injection.
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Take your booster dose for TT
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2 yrs back, now not active
So go for tt
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Its rusty and uncleaned wound ,better if you take booster dose .if there is cleaned wound then no need for further dose.
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No it's okay u dont need to take unless pin was old and dirty .
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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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. Yogita
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Rohtak
Yes, you need a tetanus vaccination.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Rajiv Kumar
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24 yrs exp
Pune
Go for it , its safe
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes needed plz
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