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Tetnas needed ?
Hello Doctor, I got a scratch/cut from a folding iron bed at home that had some rust. It caused around 2–3 drops of blood but was not a deep puncture wound. I cleaned it, and it has now been over 48 hours. My tetanus vaccine dates are 27 Nov 2025 and 21 Mar 2026.
My childhood tetanus vaccination history is unknown. Some doctors have advised me to take another tetanus shot, while others have said it isn’t necessary. According to current guidelines, should I take another tetanus vaccine now, or should I simply complete my third primary-series dose later?
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Not needed
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If your childhood vaccination status is unknown better to take one more shot of tetanus toxoid
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No need to worry
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No need
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No need
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No need
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No. In your case an additional Tetanus injection is not indicated.
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No vaccine needed now and also 48 hours passed so taking vaccine will not be helpful .
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Take proper care of wound site by keeping it clean, dry.
You can apply T-bact ointment in the injured area twice a day after cleaning the site.
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Seek help if the injured site is not healing after few days and if pain , redness , oozing occurs.
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No need for tetanus vaccination now
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Just clean the wound thoroughly
keep the wound dry and clean
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Keep the wound under observation for signs of infection such as increasing pain, redness, swelling, warmth, pus discharge, or fever
if any of the symptoms occurs then seek a doctor through online or offline for the next treatment plan and advice
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No need to take tetanus vaccine now.
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you just have to clean the site with soap and running tap water
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watch the site of injury for few days
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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You don't need any tetanus dose. You already are immune.
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not required
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Not needed.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Not needed now.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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