Tetanus Shot During Pregnancy- 771 Questions Answered

I am 24 weeks pregnant and doctor has not yet advised me for tetanus shot. When is it taken during pregnancy?

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Dr. Maimunnisa Loni General Physician | Pune

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Generally advised two doses either in 5th ,6th month or 6th ,7th month ur doctor will advise u soon ... Read More

I have 2 tetanus shot about 1.5 years ago during pregnancy. Now I am again pregnant and there is small slight scratch on my finger due to scissor which has very little amount if rust..very very little blood comes out.. do i need again tetanus shot or my previous 2 shots will be enough??

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, IN MY OPINION YOU SHOULD BE GO FOR T.T AS YOU R PREGNANT. O.K, BYE. ... Read More

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Hi please see the attached picture , I got super light scratch from a metal measurement tape . It's a new tape and doesn't have any rust on it . Do I need a tetanus shot for this ? I got tetanus shots in 2019 during my pregnancy .

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Hi Plz can any one tell me how often do we need a tetanus shot.. I had tetanus shot 1.5 years back during my pregnancy so if I get any cut or wound now will I need a tetanus shot?? I want to know this for my information coz I always get worried about getting tetanus injection if I or my children get any wound.. Even if it is a scratch from any ir

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of tetnus. Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it nee ... Read More

Skin cut through glass injury require tetanus shot . Last shot 3 years back during pregnancy was given.

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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Inj Tt is advisable ... Read More

Can i get someone who will come home and give me a tetanus shot? I have cut my hand yesterday with a knife and want to get a tetanus shot as a precaution.

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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan General Physician | Mumbai

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You have to visit a nearby clinic or physician for that.. ... Read More

How long tetanus shot provide immunity for I mean when should I take another shot of tetanus if cut or something?

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Dr. Sana Mehreen General Practitioner | Aurangabad

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I got a minor cut from a nail at home 5 days back The wound has almost healed now. I received the two mandatory tetanus shots during pregnancy two years back. Do I need to go for a tetanus shot now?

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

If it was a rusted and dirty nail you should take the tetanus toxoid injection, if not you can avoid it. ... Read More

Can I get a tetanus shot at the chemist? How much does it cost? Can I get it done on my arm? Is there a special doctor I need to go to?

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Dr. Tanusha T R General Physician | Ghazipur

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U should get it done in your deltoid by a doctor not from chemist ... Read More

I got a slight cut in finger with door handle while closing door . Do I need a tetanus shot. I took tetanus shot last year on 12/02/2021.

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Dr. Mili S. Joshi Pediatrician | Mumbai

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No need ... Read More

I had gotten a tetanus shot a year ago after being bitten by a dog. Yesterday, I got a surface level cut from the steel corner of my work desk. I cleaned it immediately from the nurse, but it was bleeding significantly. Today morning, I took off the band aid and it started bleeding again. Should I get another tetanus shot?

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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

Doctor, I got a sharp cut on the sole of my thumb from a rusty table today. There was no bleeding. I have cleaned it and applied antiseptic. I had one tetanus shot in 2024, but I’m not sure if I completed the full tetanus vaccination series before that. Am I adequately protected, or do I need another tetanus dose/complete the vaccination series bec

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

I recently got a Tetanus vaccine after being scratched by a street dog with muddy paws in the month of February or March. 3 to 4 days ago, I got a cut on my hand from a rusted door lock. The rust formed a layer of dust over the wound. Do I need to get another shot now, or am I still covered from the earlier dose?

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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

Hello , my son is 23 months old . On Saturday evening he cut his finger with a blade at 3 places . He was given the initial three vaccines of tetanus up to 14 weeks . The booster dose of 16-18 months was missed somehow and it is scheduled to be given on Tuesday morning . Should I wait for it? Or immediately head for a tetanus shot ? Kindly reply

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

If possible take DPT booster today as it's delayed already. ... Read More

I am thinking of getting tamed parrot although chances of bite are really low but I am in fear what if parrot bite. After getting one got tetanus shot 2 months ago so till how long I remain immune from tetanus from parrot bite?

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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"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

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

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I had taken tetanus shot in feb 2024..today i.e on 05/04/2026 i cut my skin while using stainless scissor while cutting my moustache..should i go for tetanus shot..i have taken tetanus shot 2 or 3 times in last 5 years

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Dr. Annpurna Pai Paediatrics | Mumbai

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You need not take tetanus shot if you have taken within 6 months . If its more than 6 months , then you can take . ... 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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Whenever I get injured, doctors give a TT (Tetanus Toxoid) shot, and medical staff don't ask about previous shots. I have received 3 TT shots within 1 month; is this an overdose problem? I heard there should be a 10-year gap between two TT shots, but I got 3 in 1 month."

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Dr. Niharika Carcherla General Physician | Hyderabad

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6months gap is needed for each shot ... Read More

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Clean it well with antiseptic n apply antibiotics like T bact ointment. In India its always better to be safe. U don't need any vaccine now. ... 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

I am on PEP for HIV (TDF + Emitracitabine + Dolutegravir) its on day 16. I just got a cut in my hand, can i get Tetanus booster while on PEP? Will it affect my PEP medications or it will reduce the PEP effectiveness.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

No not at all continue pep for 28 days ... 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

"Hi, I would like to know how long a person remains immune after getting a tetanus shot. The internet says the duration is 5 years, but one doctor told me it’s just 6 months. Can someone please confirm this? I got a small wound from a broken key 30 hours ago, but I haven’t gotten a tetanus shot yet, as I had one 2 years ago."

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Dr. Humera Hera General Physician | Ranchi

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You dont need another one.. The booster dose is generally recommended every 5 yrs ... Read More

My 8 months old baby has been administered with infanrix hexa vaccine that contains dtap. So last dtap vaccine was given at 4.5 months old. Now at around 8 months old if baby got a very minor cut at ear, do we need to give tetanus shot again or not

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Dr. Mohd Faisal Zoheb Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Baby doesn't require any vaccination . I hope you are treating the wound neat and clean. If any doubts Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS ... Read More

Two days ago I Received tetanus shot and had reaction results in blisters on shot site but no fever and no dizziness What should I Do?

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Dr. Harmanjeet Singh Dhillon Internal Medicine | Ludhiana

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It's the allergic reaction by the tetanus. ... Read More

I have a cut one year ago and I have taken tetanus shot almost one year ago I have a cut with bleeding from a plastic which is a little dirty do I need tetanus now?

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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

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I am 24 weeks pregnant and doctor has not yet advised me for tetanus shot. When is it taken during pregnancy?

I have 2 tetanus shot about 1.5 years ago during pregnancy. Now I am again pregnant and there is small slight scratch on my finger due to scissor which has very little amount if rust..very very little blood comes out.. do i need again tetanus shot or my previous 2 shots will be enough??

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Hi please see the attached picture , I got super light scratch from a metal measurement tape . It's a new tape and doesn't have any rust on it . Do I need a tetanus shot for this ? I got tetanus shots in 2019 during my pregnancy .

Skin cut through glass injury require tetanus shot . Last shot 3 years back during pregnancy was given.

Can i get someone who will come home and give me a tetanus shot? I have cut my hand yesterday with a knife and want to get a tetanus shot as a precaution.

How long tetanus shot provide immunity for I mean when should I take another shot of tetanus if cut or something?

I got a minor cut from a nail at home 5 days back The wound has almost healed now. I received the two mandatory tetanus shots during pregnancy two years back. Do I need to go for a tetanus shot now?

Can I get a tetanus shot at the chemist? How much does it cost? Can I get it done on my arm? Is there a special doctor I need to go to?

I got a slight cut in finger with door handle while closing door . Do I need a tetanus shot. I took tetanus shot last year on 12/02/2021.

I am thinking of getting tamed parrot although chances of bite are really low but I am in fear what if parrot bite. After getting one got tetanus shot 2 months ago so till how long I remain immune from tetanus from parrot bite?

"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."

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

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.

I had taken tetanus shot in feb 2024..today i.e on 05/04/2026 i cut my skin while using stainless scissor while cutting my moustache..should i go for tetanus shot..i have taken tetanus shot 2 or 3 times in last 5 years

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?

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.

Whenever I get injured, doctors give a TT (Tetanus Toxoid) shot, and medical staff don't ask about previous shots. I have received 3 TT shots within 1 month; is this an overdose problem? I heard there should be a 10-year gap between two TT shots, but I got 3 in 1 month."

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

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

I am on PEP for HIV (TDF + Emitracitabine + Dolutegravir) its on day 16. I just got a cut in my hand, can i get Tetanus booster while on PEP? Will it affect my PEP medications or it will reduce the PEP effectiveness.

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.

My 8 months old baby has been administered with infanrix hexa vaccine that contains dtap. So last dtap vaccine was given at 4.5 months old. Now at around 8 months old if baby got a very minor cut at ear, do we need to give tetanus shot again or not

Two days ago I Received tetanus shot and had reaction results in blisters on shot site but no fever and no dizziness What should I Do?

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