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Sir last night i had a scratch from a rusted iron hook of an old fridge no blood i immediately washed with soap do I need to take tetanus shot? Pls advise I'm fearing of tetanus
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Yes u should within 24 hrs.
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Yes u should
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If you are fearing of Tetanus then you should take Tetanus vaccination.
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If you are not sure about the tetanus vaccination,go for it , repeat the dose after 6 months and then 10 years for protection.If you have recently had tetanus vaccination,then you may skip now.
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It's always better to get a tetanus shot every 5 years. Ideally it's 10 years ,but if there's an injury, and the last shot was before 5 years ,better to get one
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Get the shot
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One shot of TT is recommended if you haven't been vaccinated in the last 5 years.
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Since its an rusted iron hook it’s advisable to get Inj TT . Even if there’s no bleed, better now than never for precaution.
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Inj . TT 0.5ml Im can be taken within 72 hrs the earliest
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Washing the wound with soap and water
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Hi,
Since you had a scratch from a rusted iron hook (even if no bleeding), the worry about tetanus is understandable. What matters is your tetanus vaccination status:
If you have had a tetanus booster within the last 10 years → no new shot usually needed.
If last booster was more than 10 years ago, or you don't remember → a tetanus booster (TT/ Tdap) is advised.
If you never had the full childhood course or it's been more than 5 years and the wound is dirty/ rusted → doctor may suggest booster right
away.
Since your wound is minor and you washed it with soap, risk is low, but if your vaccination is not up-to-date, better to take a booster for safety
I hope it helps you
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If you had take it within 5 years you not need to worried about it if not able to recall then get it done
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If your last tetanus booster was more than 5 years ago or if you are unsure about your vaccination status, you should take a tetanus booster now.
If you have completed your childhood vaccination schedule and had a booster within the past 5 years, you don’t need another shot.
Also, keep the wound clean with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
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If in doubt about your vaccination history, it is safer to get a booster.
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It's better to take a tetanus shot, as it has only been a day, it's not an issue... Get a shot as soon as possible
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Better to take Tetanus shot as germs can enter body, even through a scratch.
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If your last TT shot was before 5years. Its recommended to get a booster shot.
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Take TT booster dose if last dose was taken more than 5-10 years ago or if details are unknown
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Need few more details
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Yes , you need to take the tetanus shot if you have not got one in the last 10 years.
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Tetnus toxoid injection does not give immedeate immunity unless taken as a booster dose.
Although your injury and subsequent cleaning and washing will reduce chances of infection.
In my opinion you don't need TT shot for this .It is always advisable that one should get TT boosters every year more so if he is in a prone to injury job
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life . ...
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Take TETANUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN INSTEAD OF vaccine, as antibodies will take at least 3 months to be produced from vaccines. But immunoglobulin are EXPENSIVE, SO IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD, TAKE VACCINE.
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Complete 3 dose of TT VACCINATION, THEN YOU WILL BE SAFE FOR NEXT 5 YEARS(meaning for 5 years you will be safe from tetanus, even if you get cuts).
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. M Dharaniya
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Yes have one shot
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