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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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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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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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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 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 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

Doctor, I got a sharp cut on the sole of my thumb from a rusty table today. There was no bleeding. I have cleaned it and applied antiseptic. I had one tetanus shot in 2024, but I’m not sure if I completed the full tetanus vaccination series before that. Am I adequately protected, or do I need another tetanus dose/complete the vaccination series bec

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I recently got a Tetanus vaccine after being scratched by a street dog with muddy paws in the month of February or March. 3 to 4 days ago, I got a cut on my hand from a rusted door lock. The rust formed a layer of dust over the wound. Do I need to get another shot now, or am I still covered from the earlier dose?

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I am thinking of buying either guinea pigs or hedgehog or sugar glider if by chance they bite me in future do I need antirabies full course and also tetanus vaacine ?

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Hello , my son is 23 months old . On Saturday evening he cut his finger with a blade at 3 places . He was given the initial three vaccines of tetanus up to 14 weeks . The booster dose of 16-18 months was missed somehow and it is scheduled to be given on Tuesday morning . Should I wait for it? Or immediately head for a tetanus shot ? Kindly reply

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I am thinking of getting tamed parrot although chances of bite are really low but I am in fear what if parrot bite. After getting one got tetanus shot 2 months ago so till how long I remain immune from tetanus from parrot bite?

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Hello, if my mother had got a tetanus toxoid booster (the one we get at medical stores) on Jan 25, 2026, does she need to take another booster if she got a wound after falling on dusty ground and rupturing her toe today since it's within 6 months ? She is 83 plus and I am not sure if she got primary series of tetanus in her childhood days.

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If the wound was serious and got all dirty then it would be better to get a shot to prevent it. Clean the wound with betadine. ...  Read More

I have taken tetanus injection full course as a kid and one dose at October 2025 and one dose immediately after an injury on 26 june 2026. Can I develop tetanus and what is the probability and I am really anxious about this as it is almost life threatening. I am also taking Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate, paracetamol.

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Based on your vaccination history, no need to be worried ...  Read More

"On 25 June, I got a small scratch on my hand from the edge of a bathroom tap. It was a very minor injury and there was no bleeding. Do I need a tetanus shot? I had a tetanus vaccine on 9 march 2026, and before that in October 2025."

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Hello Doctor, 34M from Angul. My vaccinated indoor pet cat scratched my hand on 19 June night. Minor bleeding/scab formed, and the hand may have touched a dusty wall. I got rabies booster at DHH (Govt. Hospital) Angul on 20 June. I had completed 5 rabies vaccine doses in Oct–Nov 2025, so they advised only 2 boosters and no RIG. For tetanus: I

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Do I need to take tetanus injection for a small cut from vehicle accident..I had taken tt injection during pregnancy in 2023 so do I need to take everytime I get a cut

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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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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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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

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