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Tetanus Shot
Had taken a tetanus shot 5 to 7 weeks ago and got hurt by broken glass today. Do I have to take a tetanus shot again?
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No need of tetanus vaccine
Take care of the wound, keep it dry and clean and apply betadine ointment 3 times a day over the wound
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Not before 6 months.
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Dr. Amrutha J H
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
No, not needed.
The tetanus vaccine that's available is very potent. Booster doses are recommended once in 3-5 years only.
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