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I hit my toe on my wooden door 3 days back in my room and there was a bruise and cut from the door edge I had taken one tetnus 11 months back and another 19 months back. The injury is now in 3 days almost healed and no pain. Do I worry about tetnus. I have a stiff neck and back. Can it be early tetnus sign
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You need not take another shot of tetanus.
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If there is a cut, take a shot of tetanus again.
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TT injection is not required
As the vaccination status is up-to-date
So don’t worry
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Tt injection is not required now
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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As per your history, you do not have to a Tt vaccine now.
Don’t worry
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You can forget about taking Tetanus vaccination now.
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No .. it takes months to develop tetanus. First sign is jaw lock and whole body rigidity not just neck.
But get a TT shot instead of carrying burden of anxiety .
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As per your history of taking TT vaccination, there is no need for further vaccination for this injury
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No sir.... The vaccine is still viable....
No need to worry
Just take T.ZERODAL SP two times a day after food
T.PAN 40 two times a day before food ...for 2-3 days ...
It's enough...
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Hello Sir,
you already had tetanus shots 11 months and 19 months back, you are well protected no new tetanus injection is needed for this small injury. Stiff neck and back after 3 days are unlikely to be tetanus; they are more likely from posture, strain, or anxiety.
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Since you have taken a tetanus vaccine 11 months back, you are protected and do not need another dose right now. The wound is already healing well, and the chance of tetanus is extremely low. Tetanus usually develops in deep, contaminated wounds when immunization is not up to date.
Your stiff neck and back are more likely due to muscle strain, posture, or anxiety rather than tetanus, especially since your wound is clean and almost healed. Classic tetanus symptoms usually begin with jaw stiffness (lockjaw), difficulty swallowing, and muscle spasms, which you do not report.
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No need for another tetanus injection now.
Keep the wound clean and dry until fully healed.
If you develop symptoms like jaw stiffness, difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, or high fever, seek urgent medical care.
For current stiffness, try gentle stretching, warm compress, and adequate hydration/rest.
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Tetanus booster is recommended every 10 years.
Muscle stiffness without spasms is common and not usually tetanus-related.
If symptoms worsen or new concerning signs appear, visit a doctor for evaluation.
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No it cannot be sign of tetanus since u don’t have any stiffness near the wound
U have vaccinated just 11 months back
So no need to worry
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Keep the wound clean and healthy
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-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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You have take if you have not taken in last 6 months
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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