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TT injection needed if cut by glass
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Today,while cleaning my kitchen I got cut by window glass and blood came though I had applied detail. Could you please help to answer in this case do I need to take TT injection ?
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For safety,you can take TT.......if you have taken in recent past,then no need to worry.
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Do you remember the last time when you took TT injection?
If it was within 3-5 years no need to take TT injection now
But if it was taken more than 5 years ago
Then take TT injection and remember the date ( so next 3 years even if you get injured you dnt need to take TT injection)
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It's better to take TT inj
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Usually not but medically advisable to have tetnus injection
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Yes go for injection tetvac, and for proper treatment. In many cases it becomes more and more critical even sepsis also. So take proper treatment.
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Consultant online piad
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Dr. Jaya
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Chandigarh
First you should wash your wound with soap and water.If you have been immunized regularly with inj tt and last was within 5 yeard,no need to get new one.
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can consult private
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Yes you need inj TT.
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Dr. Raja T
General Practitioner
10 yrs exp
Chennai
Have you been vaccinated with injection TT in past 6 months , if not it advisable to take one shot.
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Wash the wound and try to keep it clean and apply antiseptic ointment
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