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Tetanus shot
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Wanted to enquire if my 3yrs old son requires tetanus infection, as he got a small cut from aluminium wire.
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No need if child has completed his 18th month immunization
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Greetings no need as the child has taken already,.
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wash the cut area and apply antiseptic cream for faster healing
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If he has received all the childhood vaccines on time then not needed. The last one should have included tetanus at 18 months.
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Clean the wound with antiseptic liquid (dettol/savlon) and can apply an antiseptic cream.
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No need of if child has got dpt vaccine between 16-18 months
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