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My daughter is 18 months old. She was playing in the garden and fell down from the swing. As she got scratches as I have attached the photo. Should we injecte TT . Doc please check the photo and help me.
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As dpt will be covered during 16-18 months vaccine schedule . U don't need to give tt again.. ice massage if swelling is der and pain killer is der if pain present.
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Apply t bact cream
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At 16-18 months - we usually give DPT booster, if she has not taken yet, kindly give her.
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If dpt booster is already given, you can apply topical betadine ointment alone. it is sufficient.
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HAS SHE HAS TAKEN ALL ROUTINE VACCINES ON TIME AND 18 MO BOOSTER ( TETANUS VACCINE IN INCLUDED IN SCHEDULES VACCINE)
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
If the child is fully vaccinated till age no extra TT shot required
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