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Tetanus vaccine related
I am 33years old...5months back by mistake I took two tetanus vaccines within 48hours for a single cut..today I got another deep cut on my toe by a rusty iron wheel...it bled alot..do I need to take another tetanus vaccine? Pls reply..Thank you...
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You needn't take more. It's enough.
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Not required to take more
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No tetanus vaccine is to be taken only once in one year irrespective of the number cuts or injuries you have in that year!
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
O u do not need another tetanus injection
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
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Chennai
It's not required. Booster injection has to be taken every 5 years
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