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3 TT shots within 1 month
Whenever I get injured, doctors give a TT (Tetanus Toxoid) shot, and medical staff don't ask about previous shots. I have received 3 TT shots within 1 month; is this an overdose problem? I heard there should be a 10-year gap between two TT shots, but I got 3 in 1 month."
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You do not further TT shot
Kindly inform your doctor if such a situation arises in the future
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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You should inform the physician about your tetanus vaccination history, when you visit for a injury treatment.3 injections in month will not cause any overdose issues
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What is done is done, from the next visit kindly inform the physician about your Last TT dose
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No need to take
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If the medical staff did not ask, why didn't u say yourself about the shots? U r an educated person it seems. Self medical history needs to be said before asking whether relevant or irrelevant.
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It is not required.if last tt is administered 3 months back.
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It's useless, but don't worry about it. it's neither harm you and also not give extra benifits
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Getting extra TT injections in a short time is usually not harmful and does not cause overdose. The 10-year gap is for routine boosters, not emergency wounds.
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6months gap is needed for each shot
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient
No need to worry. Receiving 3 TT (Tetanus Toxoid) injections within 1 month is not harmful and does not cause overdose toxicity. TT vaccine is very safe, and sometimes multiple doses are given when vaccination history is unknown or wounds are repeated.
About the 10 year gap
• The 10 year interval is for booster protection when routine vaccination is complete
• In injury cases doctors may give TT again if status is uncertain or wound is high risk
• Extra doses mainly increase antibody protection, not danger
Possible minor effects
• Local pain or swelling at injection site
• Mild fever or body ache
These settle on their own. Serious reactions are very rare.
What you should do now
• No further TT needed for current injuries
• Your protection is already strong for next 5 to 10 years
• Next booster usually after 10 years unless major contaminated wound occurs
Consult me if you develop severe swelling, persistent fever, or allergic symptoms. For further guidance you can text me on Practo anytime.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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