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I had a wound 5 days before. Can I take a Tetanus injection now and will it be effective?
I had my last tetanus 7-8years before
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Ideally 48 hours but if wound or injury too big please take it at the earliest
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Tt is recommended within 48 hrs of injury
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Need more details about your condition, kindly go for a consultation
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Yes TT injection can help even after 5 days . try to take before the would has closed
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Take the TT injection immediately
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Cover and dress your wound
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Take it as soon as possible
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