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Teatnus Injection
I had taken a tetanus injected on 14th August 2017. 1 days ago on 16th Feb 2018 I had minor scratche from a clean nob of shower in bathroom. It has been 6 month and 2 days from last injection I took on 14th August 2017.
Two questions -
1.How long teatnus injection is effective?
2.Should I take injection again because it is now 6 months and 2 days already from last injection I took on 14th August 2017?
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Dr. Manju Kumari
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32 yrs exp
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Two doses at interval of one month and after 6 month one more dose work for 5 years then every 5 year one dose better u take it now
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