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Tetanus injection
Sir my age is 22 years I had taken tatanus injection in last year September September 2021 yesterday night I had one scratch by something I don't saw wheather it is rusty or not should I get injection now please explain
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Tetanus toxoid is valid for a minimum period of 5 years.
Since its basically a scratch, you need not take the vaccine. But there is no harm in taking an extra shot of TT if you feel worried.
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Take another dose.no harm
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