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I have got a tetanus vaccine today morning but at evening time again I got a cut by a corroded kil during cleaning my study room, should I take another dose of tetanus vaccine.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not at all.
It gives protection for 6 months.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
No
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Not required
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Dr. Megha Tripti
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
No,another dose isn't needed.
If your vaccination status is up-to-date followed by booster shots, there's no need to worry.
A booster shot gives immunity against Rabies for almost 5 years.
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