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Tetanus injection time period
Please let me ķnow within what time after getting a wound a person should take tetanus injection. thank you
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Better to take within 24 hours after exposure.
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TT is to be taken every 5 yrs so you can take anytime now too and remember the date
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
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As soon as possible
Within 24- 48 hours of injury
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
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Patna
Take within 24 hours.
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