Tetanus Injection After Injury- 630 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

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

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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

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 | Nellore

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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 was injured 4 months back from a rusty iron plate and had taken tetanus injection then. Today again I got another injury by hitting to an iron shutter, do I need to take tetanus injection again? How long generally the effect of injection lasts?

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Dr. Amita Mody General Physician | Mumbai

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Generally 6 months. But if injury is severe, you have to take. You can share the pic of injury with me on Practo ... Read More

I have got a wound from a blade I got wound 36 hours ago I have not taken tetanus injection in last 3 years So do I need to take tetanus injection now?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, YES, BUT WITHIN 24HOURS. OK. ... Read More

I get a cut in my left hand thumb from sharp edge of tile (stone) I wash the cut , stop bleeding , apply dettol liquid on it and wrap a bandege around it. Even then i am worrying about it and it become more than 27 hours from injury. Can i still take a tetanus injection. Also i want to for how long remain effective against tetanus. Is there any vac

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Dr. Anil Kumar Sanwal Urologist | Jhansi

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If previously had proper course of immunization with tetenus vaccine,booster is required every five years. In non immunized person single vaccine does not prevent tetanus occurrence ,a full scheduled ... Read More

Hello I'm currently 23 weeks pregnant. I just had my first tetanus shot taken yesterday. It was on my left hip. The injection site has swollen a little since morning & I'm experiencing pain. I'm unable to sleep on my left side. What can I do for relief?

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Dr. Deepthi Raidu Gynecology & Obstetrics Ultrasonologist | Hyderabad

Keep an ice pack ... Read More

Hey i just had a tetanus vacine injection so will it affect my rpr (vdrl) test report? Just wanted to know. Thanks docs for your feedback in advance.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No... for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Doctor i took Tetanus injection 0.5 ml on 15th April 2022 and today on 13th June i got pricked with Nail so should i have to take Tetanus injection now ?

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Dr. Brinda General Physician | Dharwad

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Not needed if you have taken TT injection within last 6 months. ... Read More

Sir can anybody still get tetanus if he is vaccinated in childhood and taken booster very recently can he still get tetanus if contaminated wound or vaccine is 100 percent effective if taken tetanus toxoid booster very very recently

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Dr. Pallavi Vats Pediatrician | Noida

Negligible chance. ... Read More

Sir please tell I have taken 4 dose of tetanus in childhood 3 intial dose UpTo 6 months and one booster at 18 months then after that taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age current age 17 years then after that taken one tetanus toxoid injection in September 2021 before 8-9 months then again before 7 days taken one more tetanus toxoid

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Dr. Barupathi Laxman General Surgeon | Warangal

If you are not experiencing any symptoms like rigidity of facial and back muscles and any difficulty in breathing no need of taking immunoglobulins.your recent vaccination is sufficient. ... Read More

No sir I am asking that HIV is immunosuppressive disease it weekend the immune system so I am asking that when tetanus toxoid injection given to HIV patient does they generenrte same level of immunity for tetanus as a normal person or because of weekend immune system they don't react to vaccine or very slow response to tetanus vaccine

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Dr. Sarita Narayan Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

It can generate normal humeral immune response ... cellular immune response may be weak by the way in week end immunity is good ,,,,, although weak but it would serve the purpose Dr Satita Narayan ... Read More

Sir my age is 17 years my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of age and one booster at 18 months of age then after that taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age current age then again in September 2021 taken one tetanus toxoid injection and before 7 days taken one more tetanus toxoid i

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Dr. Kazim Mahmood Ortho surgeon | Bangalore

I note that your tetanus immunization is upto date and your recent TT dose was 7 days ago. Hence you may not need Tetanus immunoglobulin if your wound is an uncontaminated/superficial wound. ... Read More

Sir please tell when tetanus toxoid and tetanus immuglobin differciated means when tetanus immuglobin given in India beside toxoid

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Dr. Pradeep T General Physician | Bangalore

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Tetanus immunoglobulin is indicated for persons having tetanus or they are imcompletely immunised with tetanus toxoid. Usually we give Tetanus Toxoid after all injury as previously we might be vaccina ... Read More

My age is 17 years my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of age and one booster dose at 18 months then after that taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age is because of injury current age 17 years then after that taken tetanus toxoid in September 2021 and after that taken one tetanus

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Dr. Dewangan Sunil Joint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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Sir my age is 17 years childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months and one booster at 18 months then taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age because of injury and after that September 2021 taken one tetanus toxoid injection and before 7 days taken tetanus toxoid injection one more but today I

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Dr. Jayvirsinh I. Chauhan Homoeopath | Vadodara

Not needed. ... Read More

Hello doctor, my age is 17 years my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of age and one booster at 18 months after that one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age due to injury one tetanus toxoid injection in September 2021 and one tetanus toxoid injection before 7 days but today got injured in

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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Guwahati

As you are already vaccinated, it will give you protection. ... Read More

Sir my age is 17 years my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of birth and one booster at 18 months then taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age current age 17 years and one injection of tetanus toxoid in September 2021 before 8-9 months and had taken one tetanus toxoid injection befor

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Dr. Barupathi Laxman General Surgeon | Warangal

Yes, immunoglobulin are given as part of treatment for established tetanus infection not used in prophylaxis.your latest vaccination is sufficient. ... Read More

Sir my age is 17 years my question is my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of birth and one booster at 18 months and after that taken tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age and one injection in September 2021 before 8-9 months and one injection before 7 days but today got injured in mud do I

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Sir before 7 days I had taken tatanus toxoid injection but today i got injured in mud I heard that muddy injury required attention so I am asking do I need tetanus immuglobin injection or not my age is 17 years childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 1.5 years means 3 intial dose UpTo 6 months and 1 booster dose at 18 months but missed on

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Dr. Aditi Birje Pediatrician | Mumbai

No need. Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD Pediatrics KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI Shree Gurumaauli Pediatric Clinic Yogi Nagar Borivali West Mumbai ... Read More

Sir before 6- 7 days I have taken tetanus toxoid injection but today I got injured by soil what I need now

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I took a tetanus toxoid injection for a cut 5 months before. Today I pricked my finger with a rusty pin , when I looked at my hand I was not able to find any wound or blood. Should I again take tetanus injection?

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Dr. Mounica Chandramukhi Critical Care Medicine | Hyderabad

Hi, if your last dose of vaccine was 5 months ago you may not take it again, clean the area with spirit n saline.if you feel there is scratch and haven't taken tetanus toxoid for more than 6 months yo ... Read More

Sir what is the difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid means are they same thing for tetanus and if I get vaccinated in childhood for tetanus and in adulthood I take tetanus toxoid injection does it called booster dose and please explain what is difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid

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Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

For any vaccine,2nd ,3rd and subsequent doses are called booster doses( boosting the previous one) I hope this will clear your doubts ... Read More

Sir please tell what is difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid injection means are they same thing for tetanus or not if I get vaccinated in childhood and I take tetanus toxoid injection then is it called booster dose and please tell is any difference between boostrix and tetanus toxoid

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Sir my age is 17 years , I am attaching my child vaccination report I have first 3 tetanus vaccine at intial 5 months of birth then took a booster dose at 18 months but after that I have not taken any tetanus vaccine until January 2021 in January 2021 I have taken tetanus toxoid injection and again took tetanus toxoid injection in September 2021 ye

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Dr. Sanjay Rathi Pediatrician | Nagpur

Don't worry,as long as you have taken injection within 5years you don't need to take another shot,proper wound care will do ... Read More

Hello sir,sir my age is 17 years I am attaching my Child vaccine report I have received intial three doses upto 5 months of birth and received one booster dose at 18 months after that I had not received vaccine of tetanus until January 2021 I had tetanus toxoid injection in January 2021 and one in September 2021 same injection tetanus toxoid based

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Dr. Sankalp Jain Sexologist | Lucknow

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