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Tetanus vaccine
On September 25th, a dog bit my leg, causing minor bleeding from his teeth. I've already received three doses of the rabies vaccine, but I didn't get a tetanus vaccine because I had one on September 7th, just a month ago, and the doctor said it would be effective for 6 months. Do I still need to consider getting another tetanus vaccine? These days, I'm working in the jungle and occasionally get small cuts on my hands. Should I be concerned about tetanus again, given the dog bite on my leg and the minor bleeding that occurred?
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Thanks for reaching out. Yes, you need to get the fullcourse of rabies vaccine , if not taken already.
Since you already have taken the tetanus vaccine, please get a booster dose for the same. Take care.
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Booster dose for tetanus and complete dose of rabies vaccine if not taken already.
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You should go for a proper three doses course for Tetanus vaccination. It will last for five years.
Please consult with me on Practo for further information
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes if you had proper primary immunization with T dvac then a booster every 2 years will be sufficient to serve the purpose.
But for post exposure prophylaxis of Rabies you need to complete the primary immunization with 5 doses as per schedule and then booster every 2 years as recommended for veterinary/ Forest workers
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Few more details needed for evaluation.
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No need as of now can take after 6 months if works in risky atmosphere.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need more details consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment problem as you have mentioned.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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