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I am 16 weeks pregnant today my doctor gave me TT injection. What is TT injection? Is it safe in pregnancy?
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Tetanus injection is mandatory in pregnancy a second dose of TT or T dap will be given to you after a gap of 40 days
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
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35 yrs exp
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Hi. Inj Tt is must in preg . 2 doses are given 6 weeks apart . It is to protect the newborn from tetanus infection .
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