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Tetanus vaccine required or not?
I have a cut one year ago and I have taken tetanus shot almost one year ago I have a cut with bleeding from a plastic which is a little dirty do I need tetanus now?
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1. Wound care: Clean cut with soap & water → apply antiseptic (Povidone iodine).
2. Tetanus: Last dose was 1 year ago → No booster needed (valid for 5–10 yrs).
3. Antibiotic ointment: Mupirocin / Fusidic acid local application × 5 days.
4. Analgesic (if pain): Tab. Paracetamol 500 mg SOS.
5. Keep wound covered if dirty, change dressing daily.
Advice: Observe for redness, pus, swelling → consult if infection develops.
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Yes go for TT injection.. I suggest to get 3 doses of TT vaccine: 1 st dose immediately or within 48 hrs of injury,2 nd dose between 4 - 8 weeks ,3rd dose 6 months after the 2nd dose...
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Yes it's advised to take tetanus vaccine incase u missed to take your booser dose
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As its one year yes u need to go for tt as its monsoon.
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Yes, you will need to get a TT done. If in case you have not taken a booster dose
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Kindly consult regarding the regime of tetanus vaccination
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Go for injection TT
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It's advisable to take tetanus vaccination,as you didn't follow , with the booster ,6 months after the initial vaccine.
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Kindly consult. And get your cut checked
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Dr. Siddesh Venkatraman
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Since you had a tetanus shot about a year ago, you are likely still protected. For a minor dirty cut, usually a booster is recommended if itâs been more than 5 years since your last shot. Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, apply an antiseptic, and watch for signs of infection.
If the cut is deep, very dirty, or you havenât had a tetanus booster in the last 5 years, consult a doctor for evaluation.
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Dr. Aeman Gazdhar
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Indore
YES you should get vaccinated as the plastic is dirty so it is a contaminated wound.
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Dr. Y Manasa
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5 yrs exp
Kadapa
Since you already received a tetanus injection just 1 year ago, you are protected. A repeat TT is not required now, even though the cut is dirty. Just clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, apply antiseptic, and watch for signs of infection. If your vaccination status is incomplete or uncertain, then TT and sometimes immunoglobulin may be advised — but in your case, with TT 1 year back, no repeat is needed
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I would advise you to take, tetanus immunoglobulin, as vaccine would produce antibiotics late.
IF it is un-affordable, then take complete 3 dose of vaccination, then you will be safe for next 5 years.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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