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Re Tetanus Vaccine
I was born in 1973 in Mumbai. My mother told me I had received all my vaccinations. I had once taken 3 TT shots each spaced one month apart. I also got a TT shot in 2021, 22 & June 23.
Reason I asked because I am confused that I read that if someone received primary immunisation, they need Tetanus booster every 5 years. And if not probably each time injury occurs? I got a TT shot in September 24, but I don't know if it was administered in my skin or proper muscles as the guy at medical store applied it like 5-6 inches below the shoulder at back of my arm.
I will be very grateful if you can clear my confusion that do I need a TT shot as I got injured today?
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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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As tetanus is a disease with 100% mortality, you should get vaccinated.
Kindly consult me if required.
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You don't know what all has happened to you so far. Everything is grey.
Please consult a General Physician for the full schedule of the Tetanus vaccine which gives you immunity for 5 years.
You should start afresh.
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Can help you with your concern.
Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations.
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Booster dose is required for every 5 years once.
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Better to take a tetanus toxoid injection if you have sustained an injury.
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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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Take after every injuries
Do not confuse
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Dr. Sanjay Meena
MBBS
Jaipur
next time if you get a injury make sure to get ut properly
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no need to worry
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after one dose ni need to revaccination for at least 3to 6 months.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Connect
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Dr. Vamshi Krishna Koppula
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5 yrs exp
Karimnagar
Consult
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
As per the schedule if you are vaccinated properly
The duration of boosters is 5 years
You no need to get another booster as of now
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
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. Zaheer Ahmad
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10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Booster is needed once in every in 5 years.
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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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