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Tetanus shot requirement
My 4 year old kid who has got the dpt shot as per the vaccination chart ie. 2,4 and 6 months. Today she got an injury through a safety pin. Does she need a tetanus shot for this injury?
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Mild injury like abrasion due to safety pin may not need a tetanus shot in this age group
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Need proper history regarding the wound
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need to take
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Dr. BT Vignesh
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Hosur
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Pune
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