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Tetanus Dose
I had a small cut while taking putty impression last year
for which i took TT. Today i pricked myself with an old used hand file which was kept in a bowl. It was not rusted but there was some dirt and dust in the bowl. Should i take tt again?
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
TT last for 6 month
You can take
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
A Tetanus shot lasts for 6 months. Advise you to take another shot.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
You don’t need TT within a year
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