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Tetanus shot
I got last tetanus shot on 12th Sept2021. Last week I was cleaning the tongue harshly with tongue cleaner and I guess it was a bit rusted which I noticed later and I received a small wound on my tongue. Can it cause tetanus ? Since I got vaccinated 3 months ago ?
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You don't need any dose of Tetanus Toxoid.
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Please change your tongue cleaner.
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Dont worry.Not required
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Consult
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No more tetanus dose is required for further 5 years ,don't worry
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No need of vaccination again..wt u hv vaccinated is applicable for 3 months..no need to worry now..be cool ..
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Apply glycerine on ur tongue for that wound and take b complex tablets mng and evng for 5 days..
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Not required.
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Kindly consult
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No need for tetanus
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