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Tetanus vaccination
I am 19 year old and I have not been fully immunized for tetanus as a child as if had missed some doses...
Do I need to get the 3 primary doses of tetanus again as an adult?
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One dose of TT or TDap will do
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Or you can go for Tdap
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
No need to take all doses now
Take 1 single dose of TT
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