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"I was standing on the outer plastic cover of the swimming pool, and it suddenly broke. My leg went completely inside, causing scratches, and blood started oozing out. I got a tetanus injection 16 months ago. Is it necessary for me to take another one now? I have already washed the wound with Dettol water and applied Soframycin. Please suggest."
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Since u took tetanus injections 16 months back, Basic wound care should be sufficient enough. But let the wound completely heal, keep it dry and infection free.
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keep the wound dry
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maintain proper hygiene specially around the wound
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Thank you for your detailed description. Since you received a tetanus vaccination 16 months ago, the general rule is that a booster is not immediately necessary within 5 years, unless the wound is particularly high risk. You have already performed good first aid by cleaning the wound and applying Soframycin, which is commendable. However, if the wound is deep or there is concern about contamination from the swimming pool, a tetanus booster might be considered as a precaution.
For a more personalized assessment and to ensure proper healing, feel free to consult me directly for further evaluation and treatment. You can also reach out to me on WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two.
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No TT required now as vaccinated 16 months ago. Well... good first aid is also done which is appreciable.
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You need a tetanus shot as a post exposure prophylaxis if it has caused breach of the skin .
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Not necessarily needed
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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In this case, since you received a tetanus injection 16 months ago, a booster is generally not required unless it has been more than 5 years since your last tetanus shot, especially for minor wounds. The typical recommendation for tetanus boosters is every 10 years, but if there is a high risk of contamination or a deep, dirty wound, a booster might be considered if it has been more than 5 years.
You’ve taken appropriate initial wound care steps by washing with Dettol and applying Soframycin. Keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection (increased redness, swelling, warmth, or pus), and if you notice any, consult a doctor.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Tetanus shot within 48 hours, if wounds are deep then an antibiotic course should also be taken.
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Need few more details
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There is no harm in taking a dose
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No need to take if u hav taken 16 months back
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Yes, Tetanus is required.
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Yes. It is necessary.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you have not taken TT in last 6 months.
Take it now.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
U can take no issues
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take tetanus injection
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
No need, if you have taken 16 months back. Just complete a 5 days antibiotics course
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Keep the wound clean
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Yes tetanus is required.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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