Tetanus Injection After Injury- 975 Questions Answered

If I get a tetanus injection/shot today. And after a day or three I get an injury. In how many days do I again need to get a tetanus injection?

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Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

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You got a TT inj today. Its happen enough now. ... Read More

Can we take tetanus injection after 48 hours of a scratch wound ? Not sure if completed the tetanus vaccine course in childhood.. last injection taken in August 2022

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My kid is immunizationed with tetanus vaccinations but he got an injury with iron. Do i need give him tetanus injection?

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician | North Goa

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hi, if your baby is immunized complete till date than you can go and take his 5year booster now, even though he is 4years. DISCLAIMER "This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the ... Read More

Hello sir my age is 17 years sir I have taken tetanus injection mean the tetanus toxoid today 1 time for how long I will be safe from injury related to tetanus

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Dr. Madhurima Biswas General Surgeon | Kolkata

If you take another booster at one month, then you are safe for 5 years ... Read More

When to take tetanus injection aftet injury? Is there any time limit? Or can it be taken ang time??.

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

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PLSSS REPLY I had got a tetanus shot for three months because of an injury to my thumb. yesterday i cut my finger again CAN I GET TETANUS SHOT AGAIN FOR SAFETY? IS THERE ANY PROBLEM IN GETTING THE INJECTION AGAIN?

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Dr. Sri Venkata Pavaneswar General Surgeon | Vijayawada

No need of repeat injection ... Read More

I got injury by knife on my thumb and experience blooding as well. Shall I need to take tetanus injection? I took it 8 month back when I had another injury that time

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Dr. Samar Rahman General Surgeon | Allahabad

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In your type on injury nothing more needs to be done if you have had a complete tetanus vaccine course within the last 5 years and have properly cleaned the wound with soap and water ... Read More

I have got covid19 vaccine yesterday(29may) 1:30pm and after 4 hours I feel from my bike get some injuries on my leg and hand .I immediately went to nearest small clinic get my wounds dressed .he recommed me to get tetanus injection within 24hrs. So should I take it,or can I take it within 48hrs and in what time frame we can take tetanus injection

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Dr. Sritama Sen General Physician | Kolkata

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Tetanus Toxoid should be taken within 24 hours of the injury . It is not know to have any interference with the COVID vaccine . Just take the TT on the other hand . It is of no use if you take it afte ... Read More

My sister got injury with rusted sickle which is of iron If she need tetanus injection ??? last time she had got tetanus injection on 1 December 2020 it's more than six months then pic is attached The wound is very mild and very little amount of blood came out on pressing the wound we also clean the one with Dettol and water please tell wheth

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Dr. Praneeth Prani General Physician | Kakinada

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No need of tt injection if given in the last 5 years ... Read More

My son got a small injury on his skin yday by a nail. Should i get him tetanus injection?? He is goin to be 3 years old in nov.

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Dr. Trupti Shetty Pediatrician | Pune

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he must have already received Tetanus shot in his DTP boosters at 18 months. hence no need to give tetanus shot separately, since he already has immunity from those vaccinations for now ... Read More

I have taken tetanus injection full course as a kid and one dose at October 2025 and one dose immediately after an injury on 26 june 2026. Can I develop tetanus and what is the probability and I am really anxious about this as it is almost life threatening. I am also taking Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate, paracetamol.

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Dr. Hussain Saddam Pain Management Specialist | Lucknow

Based on your vaccination history, no need to be worried ... Read More

"On 25 June, I got a small scratch on my hand from the edge of a bathroom tap. It was a very minor injury and there was no bleeding. Do I need a tetanus shot? I had a tetanus vaccine on 9 march 2026, and before that in October 2025."

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello Doctor, 34M from Angul. My vaccinated indoor pet cat scratched my hand on 19 June night. Minor bleeding/scab formed, and the hand may have touched a dusty wall. I got rabies booster at DHH (Govt. Hospital) Angul on 20 June. I had completed 5 rabies vaccine doses in Oct–Nov 2025, so they advised only 2 boosters and no RIG. For tetanus: I

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Today my mother age 75 has sustained a minor injury from a rusted iron object. A few months ago, she received a tetanus injection for a similar bruise, but we do not remember the exact date. Can she take another tetanus injection today for the current injury? Our concern is whether there could be any issue due to overlapping doses. Please advise. T

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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Do I need to take tetanus injection for a small cut from vehicle accident..I had taken tt injection during pregnancy in 2023 so do I need to take everytime I get a cut

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I got a small cut in my hand with a rusty lock. My last tetanus injection was in April 2023 during delivery time. Do I need an injection now? Attaching pictures of hand and lock.

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

Yes,you need. ... Read More

Hello doc iam Prajwal from Himachal Pradesh 8 months ago I got hit by a rusty nail in my right foot and somehow I missed my tetanus vaccination at that time , I was vaccinated 6 years ago with tetanus injection. And now I am feeling a pain in my injured area of foot ,and my lymph nodes are all big with a uneasiness in my jaw , I don't know this is

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi, Recently my leg got a scratch ( minor) from a rusted object. I washed the scratch from soap. I took a single injection shot of tetanus in 2023. Do I need to again take a tetanus shot?

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Yes , go for it.dont take risk. ... Read More

Hello doctors I am 19 weeks pregnant and this is my second pregnancy. And there is 4yrs gap between both pregnancy. So when will the first dose of tetanus shot be given as my doctor didn't mention anything and told me to come after 5th month for checkup.

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Dr. Shruti Varavi Obstetrician | Gulbarga

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My skin got burned by a motorcycle silencer pipe. Currently I am using Silverex and taking an antibiotic tablet. However, I have not taken a tetanus vaccine for this injury. The last tetanus 0.5 ml vaccine I took was on 24 October 2025 because of a dog's nail scratch. This burn happened on 7 March 2026. Do I need to take the tetanus vaccine again n

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Dr. Gayathiri Nalini Subramanian General Practitioner | Madurai

No need to take Td vaccine. Use an hydrogel for faster healing and pain relief ... Read More

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

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Dr. Mansi Jasrotia General Physician | Jammu

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Last dpt at 18 months so i suggest you no dose to be which as which was supposed to be give at 5 years. The gap is less than 3 years so no need ... Read More

Hello, my son got a small cut at school from the metal hinge at his desk 2 days back. He is 12.5 years old. Do we need to give him tetanus shot? If yes, how much? Thank you.

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Tt vaccination is advisable if not done in preceding six- ten months ... Read More

I have been taking TT injections each year since 2015 (except during the covid period) I had taken the last TT injection on 22 jan 2025...before that, Feb, 2024.... does so many frequent TT vaccines cause any overdose or other adverse effect on my body..? I had a cut today in the morning at 11 am, in my finger from a brand new stainless steel scr

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Dr. Humera Hera General Physician | Ranchi

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My daughter who is 4 years old got injury on her knee and after that she got dressing from the doctor I want to know is there any requirement of tetanus vaccination for her as a safety or is it not required because she had taken DPT booster one vaccination on 23rd of January 2023?

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Dr. Mohd Faisal Zoheb Pediatrician | Hyderabad

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No need to give If you have any queries Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD PAEDIATRICS, PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow (Newborn specialist) ... Read More

Hii iam 13.4 week pregnant just want to when dose first tetanus injection need to be taken and I recently have influ Vaccine

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Dr. Pawneet Kaur Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Ludhiana

You can have your tetanus vaccine anytime after 15 weeks ... Read More

Hello dr.am married 34 years old women today I hv got injury in my hand by the steel rack that kept in the kitchen little blood come out and stopped o its own place in attaching the hand images kindly hv a look and get me back I hv query Shall I hv need to take Tetanus injection or is it fine kindly help me out Thank u ...

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Take TT injection ... Read More

I had open pimple on my face on upper lip area and i cut my beard through rusted scissors one week ago should I get tetanus injection or consult a doctor

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

I had taken tt injection 2 months back in mumbai when rusted nail went in my leg. today i got a scratch from rusted nail and it bleed a little bit. is tt injection required again?

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Dr. Rajive Kumar General Physician | Karur

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Hi..Since you received a tetanus toxoid (TT) injection just 2 months ago, you do not need another TT injection now for this minor injury. A TT booster is generally valid for up to 5 years for minor wo ... Read More

My daughter just turned 2 year old and today she got a small injury by falling on the ground. Although no deep cut is visible and blood also stop from wound after 1-2 min. I am just worried is there a need of tetanus injection? All her vaccinations as per the birth chart are to be taken on time. Please help

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings no need of Tetanus ,as it's covered under vaccination ... Read More

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