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Tetanus shot
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 iron surface or wood I, get worried tetanus to nahi lagwana , coz I don't have the correct info. In Google, it says even for a small scratch, u need a tetanus injection .
Plz help
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Dr. G. Akshay Vivek
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Get a tetanus injection if you have been hit by a surface filled with dirt or rusted metal.
BUT.....
If you got a tetanus shot within six months of injury then you don't have to repeat again.
Anything more than 6-7 months, kindly repeat tetanus shot.
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Thank you for sharing query here .. Need detailed evaluation for your query..we I'll look after your concern in detailed once you consult us .and don't worry at all .we are here for your help only. .God Bless You
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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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. Yogesh Kumar
General Practitioner
24 yrs exp
Noida
Immunity is more than 2 years but you can consult me.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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 need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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