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Tetanus toxoid injection
Sir my age is 17 years my childhood vaccinated for tetanus is complete UpTo 4 dose intinal 3 dose UpTo 6 months of birth and one booster at 18 months then taken one tetanus toxoid injection at 15 years of age current age 17 years and one injection of tetanus toxoid in September 2021 before 8-9 months and had taken one tetanus toxoid injection before 7 days but today I get injured in mud do I need tetanus immuglobin as I read in Google that tt injection does not provide instant immunity as I have taken before 7 days only and Muddy wound required special attention for tetanus so do I need tetanus immuglobin for protection please tell last tetanus toxoid injection before 7 days and rest written above
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Dr. Barupathi Laxman
General Surgeon
3 yrs exp
Warangal
Yes, immunoglobulin are given as part of treatment for established tetanus infection not used in prophylaxis.your latest vaccination is sufficient.
Next Steps
clean the wound with clean water and antiseptic solution.
Health Tips
consult local surgeon for wound care
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