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Tetanus issue
For what purpose a tetanus injection is prescribed. And how long it's immunity last. Somewhere I read it's 10years and in govt hospital they told it's 6 months, which is right, as I got a injection two months back and today is got small cut by a metal. Do i need it?
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If you have taken all shedule from childhood onwards,then it will be effective for 10 yrs
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Darshankumar
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
A single dose of is valid lasts for 6 months and if you had all vaccine shots during childhood then it'll last for 10year.
For now No need to take any because already you had one before 2months so it'll be ok
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Single dose is valid upto 6 months. You don't need to re vaccinate yourself.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
No
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Your shot is valid for 6 months
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
If you schedule full vaccination then it's valid for 10 years and if you take a single dose it lasts for 6 month.
No inj. required now
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