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Dr. What's the symptom if someone has tetanus When does it start coming after how much time ?? ...

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Dr. What's the symptom if someone has tetanus When does it start coming after how much time ?? Regards Thank you Please

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Just got a puncture wound by a safety pin. Just wanted to know if it is dangerous and what are the sure symptoms of tetanus?

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

My thumb got cut by knife, after more than 35 hours I got tetanus injection But, I am feeling pain in muscles of my arms Can it be because of tetanus?

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No. Its not. Use jatyadi gruta available at Ayurveda stores for application over wound. Ur pain will come down. ...  Read More

Hello doc iam Prajwal from Himachal Pradesh 8 months ago I got hit by a rusty nail in my right foot and somehow I missed my tetanus vaccination at that time , I was vaccinated 6 years ago with tetanus injection. And now I am feeling a pain in my injured area of foot ,and my lymph nodes are all big with a uneasiness in my jaw , I don't know this is

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Hello my father got wound/bruise on knee after bike slipped..he told us later after 4 days i got him tetanus shot(i know its late) but after taking shot and antibiotics he had Diarrhoea for 2 days and now after 10 days he is having low grade fever with no good feeling like saying i don't feel like normal or like to do any work or eat... What can be

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In how much time period tetanus infection symptoms appears.......................................................

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult directly from PRACTO *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* ...  Read More

I haven't taken tetanus shot since 14 Days of injury...m I at risk for tetanus? After How much time it show the symptoms? And will it help now.if I take the shot?

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After 14 days of injury TT is neither adviced nir helpful to u ...  Read More

I recently got a permanent tattoo done on my back and post that I have noticed a few symptoms of tetanus. They are 1 Fever 2 Cramps in neck 3 problem in breathing I have got a vaccine for tetanus in last year. Suggest me if I should again get another.

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hello, since you are already taken TT injection one year back , no need to take it again.It's normal....to get fever , neck pain, problem in breathing(since the tattoo is on the back) , you just rece ...  Read More

I got tetanus injection 9 months back for an injury. I got injured again today. Do I need to get tetanus injection again?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. No you don't need it. Once taken , you wouldn't need it for 5 years. It's necessary to take if five years have elapsed. Just take care of the wound, ap ...  Read More

I got a cut around my neck while getting my hair cut with blade at a barber shop on 30th May 2026, it was bleeding. Do I need to take a tetanus shot? The last time I took a single dose of tetanus vaccine was in January 2026.

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Hi I have very much OCD and overthinking. Today I took tetanus vaccine single dose vaccine but it kept out of fridge for 16-17 minutes and I was holding vaccine my hand was also sweating and temperature is 43 degree so because vaccine kept out for 16-17 minutes will it still give protection for 6 months ?

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Yes, the tetanus vaccine will still work. Being out of the fridge for 15–17 minutes, even in warm weather, does not usually affect its effectiveness. It should still provide proper protection. ...  Read More

I got a small cut in my hand with a rusty lock. My last tetanus injection was in April 2023 during delivery time. Do I need an injection now? Attaching pictures of hand and lock.

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Yes,you need. ...  Read More

Respected doctors Today I fell down on the road and bruised my knee. My last tetanus vaccine (normal tetanus vaccine + immunoglobulin, as prescribed for a dog bite) was taken in October 2024. Do I need to take tetanus vaccine again today? I have attached the picture of my bruise Please let me know.

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Better if you go for tetanus toxoid vaccine. Don't take risk.proper wound health management is also required . ...  Read More

I had taken tetanus shot in feb 2024..today i.e on 05/04/2026 i cut my skin while using stainless scissor while cutting my moustache..should i go for tetanus shot..i have taken tetanus shot 2 or 3 times in last 5 years

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You need not take tetanus shot if you have taken within 6 months . If its more than 6 months , then you can take . ...  Read More

Hi, Recently my leg got a scratch ( minor) from a rusted object. I washed the scratch from soap. I took a single injection shot of tetanus in 2023. Do I need to again take a tetanus shot?

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Yes , go for it.dont take risk. ...  Read More

Hello doctors I am 19 weeks pregnant and this is my second pregnancy. And there is 4yrs gap between both pregnancy. So when will the first dose of tetanus shot be given as my doctor didn't mention anything and told me to come after 5th month for checkup.

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I cut my finger in window lock and has considerable bleeding. I took tt booster last one year back in January 2025. I don't have any record of vaccination in childhood. Do i need tetanus again?

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Do take a tetanus dose as it is practically safe for about a year only. ...  Read More

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

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Clean it well with antiseptic n apply antibiotics like T bact ointment. In India its always better to be safe. U don't need any vaccine now. ...  Read More

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

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Last dpt at 18 months so i suggest you no dose to be which as which was supposed to be give at 5 years. The gap is less than 3 years so no need ...  Read More

I am on PEP for HIV (TDF + Emitracitabine + Dolutegravir) its on day 16. I just got a cut in my hand, can i get Tetanus booster while on PEP? Will it affect my PEP medications or it will reduce the PEP effectiveness.

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No not at all continue pep for 28 days ...  Read More

I have taken two tt injections on 10th October & 24th November. Someone told me that there is a complete course of tetanus vaccine which will give long time protection like 5 years or 10 years. I want to take a complete course, what is the procedure or schedule guidelines? I get small cuts here & there often, that's why.

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Complete course: 0, 1 month, 6–12 months Then booster: Every 10 years In injury: Booster if > 5 years since last dose ...  Read More

My son was wearing full pants (3.5 yrs old) , today just now he had a cut while walking on road and falling on his knee . His vaccines are completed. Is tetanus required and if so ... within what time

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I got hit by an iron on my left shoulder yesterday, there was very minor bleeding should I take tetanus? Considering I took one this year in the month of April and another one in the month of June. Do i still need one to take? .Please reply Thank you.

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Not needed till June next year as Already taken ATS in June. ...  Read More

Hi 12th day after FET. Two embryo's transferred. Both 4AA grade on day 5 No symptoms seen at all What are chances Highly anxiety

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Hello, my son got a small cut at school from the metal hinge at his desk 2 days back. He is 12.5 years old. Do we need to give him tetanus shot? If yes, how much? Thank you.

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Tt vaccination is advisable if not done in preceding six- ten months ...  Read More

"Hi, I would like to know how long a person remains immune after getting a tetanus shot. The internet says the duration is 5 years, but one doctor told me it’s just 6 months. Can someone please confirm this? I got a small wound from a broken key 30 hours ago, but I haven’t gotten a tetanus shot yet, as I had one 2 years ago."

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You dont need another one.. The booster dose is generally recommended every 5 yrs ...  Read More

My daughter who is 4 years old got injury on her knee and after that she got dressing from the doctor I want to know is there any requirement of tetanus vaccination for her as a safety or is it not required because she had taken DPT booster one vaccination on 23rd of January 2023?

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No need to give If you have any queries Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD PAEDIATRICS, PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow (Newborn specialist) ...  Read More

My 8 months old baby has been administered with infanrix hexa vaccine that contains dtap. So last dtap vaccine was given at 4.5 months old. Now at around 8 months old if baby got a very minor cut at ear, do we need to give tetanus shot again or not

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Baby doesn't require any vaccination . I hope you are treating the wound neat and clean. If any doubts Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS ...  Read More

Just wanted to ask, for how long is tetanus vaccine effective? I've heard 6 months, 1 year or even 5 years. Once a vaccine is taken, for how many months does it provide protection?

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