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Tetanus Injection during pregnancy
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and this is my second pregnancy. And there is 4yrs gap between both pregnancy. So when will the first dose of tetanus shot be given as my doctor didn't mention anything and told me to come after 5th month for checkup.
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Hi
You need first dose after 13 weeks of pregnancy
And second dose 4 weeks before the term
Ideally I give first dose at 13 weeks and second at 28 weeks
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
you can take the vaccine now
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take it anytime now
Total of 2doses 4weeks apart
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can take Tetanus inj now.
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Dr. Shruti Varavi
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Pls connect
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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