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I am 24 weeks pregnant and doctor has not yet advised me for tetanus shot. When is it taken during pregnancy?

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Generally advised two doses either in 5th ,6th month or 6th ,7th month ur doctor will advise u soon ...  Read More

I have 2 tetanus shot about 1.5 years ago during pregnancy. Now I am again pregnant and there is small slight scratch on my finger due to scissor which has very little amount if rust..very very little blood comes out.. do i need again tetanus shot or my previous 2 shots will be enough??

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HELLO, IN MY OPINION YOU SHOULD BE GO FOR T.T AS YOU R PREGNANT. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

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Hi Plz can any one tell me how often do we need a tetanus shot.. I had tetanus shot 1.5 years back during my pregnancy so if I get any cut or wound now will I need a tetanus shot?? I want to know this for my information coz I always get worried about getting tetanus injection if I or my children get any wound.. Even if it is a scratch from any ir

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of tetnus. Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it nee ...  Read More

Hi please see the attached picture , I got super light scratch from a metal measurement tape . It's a new tape and doesn't have any rust on it . Do I need a tetanus shot for this ? I got tetanus shots in 2019 during my pregnancy .

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Consult immediately on practo or eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six ...  Read More

Skin cut through glass injury require tetanus shot . Last shot 3 years back during pregnancy was given.

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Inj Tt is advisable ...  Read More

How long tetanus shot provide immunity for I mean when should I take another shot of tetanus if cut or something?

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After 6 month ...  Read More

Can i get someone who will come home and give me a tetanus shot? I have cut my hand yesterday with a knife and want to get a tetanus shot as a precaution.

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You have to visit a nearby clinic or physician for that.. ...  Read More

I got a minor cut from a nail at home 5 days back The wound has almost healed now. I received the two mandatory tetanus shots during pregnancy two years back. Do I need to go for a tetanus shot now?

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If it was a rusted and dirty nail you should take the tetanus toxoid injection, if not you can avoid it. ...  Read More

Can I get a tetanus shot at the chemist? How much does it cost? Can I get it done on my arm? Is there a special doctor I need to go to?

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U should get it done in your deltoid by a doctor not from chemist ...  Read More

Hi I had a tetanus shot in May. I got scratched yesterday during a small fight. I cleaned the wound with Sanitizer and soap. For how long this tetanus shot will be effective or do I need one more just to be sure.

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Tetanus vaccine generally provides immunity for 10 yrs in adults but varies in immunity due to a lot of factors. It is generally advised to take a shot every 10 yrs. If the wound is extensive and dirt ...  Read More

I had taken tetanus shot in feb 2024..today i.e on 05/04/2026 i cut my skin while using stainless scissor while cutting my moustache..should i go for tetanus shot..i have taken tetanus shot 2 or 3 times in last 5 years

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You need not take tetanus shot if you have taken within 6 months . If its more than 6 months , then you can take . ...  Read More

Hi, Recently my leg got a scratch ( minor) from a rusted object. I washed the scratch from soap. I took a single injection shot of tetanus in 2023. Do I need to again take a tetanus shot?

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Yes , go for it.dont take risk. ...  Read More

Hello doctors 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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Pls connect ...  Read More

Whenever I get injured, doctors give a TT (Tetanus Toxoid) shot, and medical staff don't ask about previous shots. I have received 3 TT shots within 1 month; is this an overdose problem? I heard there should be a 10-year gap between two TT shots, but I got 3 in 1 month."

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6months gap is needed for each shot ...  Read More

Yesterday I got scratched form rusty iron door handel...little amount of blood came out and the wound is fine now..I had taken last tetanus shot in Dec 22 and Nov 24...Pls let me know should I take another tetanus shot now or not required...

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Clean it well with antiseptic n apply antibiotics like T bact ointment. In India its always better to be safe. U don't need any vaccine now. ...  Read More

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

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Last dpt at 18 months so i suggest you no dose to be which as which was supposed to be give at 5 years. The gap is less than 3 years so no need ...  Read More

I am on PEP for HIV (TDF + Emitracitabine + Dolutegravir) its on day 16. I just got a cut in my hand, can i get Tetanus booster while on PEP? Will it affect my PEP medications or it will reduce the PEP effectiveness.

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No not at all continue pep for 28 days ...  Read More

Hello, my son got a small cut at school from the metal hinge at his desk 2 days back. He is 12.5 years old. Do we need to give him tetanus shot? If yes, how much? Thank you.

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Tt vaccination is advisable if not done in preceding six- ten months ...  Read More

"Hi, I would like to know how long a person remains immune after getting a tetanus shot. The internet says the duration is 5 years, but one doctor told me it’s just 6 months. Can someone please confirm this? I got a small wound from a broken key 30 hours ago, but I haven’t gotten a tetanus shot yet, as I had one 2 years ago."

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You dont need another one.. The booster dose is generally recommended every 5 yrs ...  Read More

I'm on ovulation induction on day 15. hcg shot 10000 was given After that scan was not repeated. Experiencing only mild abdominal pain and nausea & headache. It's been 24 hours post the hcg shot there is no changes in the vaginal discharge as well. How to know if I have ovulated or no ? What are the chances of pregnancy?

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My 8 months old baby has been administered with infanrix hexa vaccine that contains dtap. So last dtap vaccine was given at 4.5 months old. Now at around 8 months old if baby got a very minor cut at ear, do we need to give tetanus shot again or not

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Baby doesn't require any vaccination . I hope you are treating the wound neat and clean. If any doubts Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS ...  Read More

Two days ago I Received tetanus shot and had reaction results in blisters on shot site but no fever and no dizziness What should I Do?

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It's the allergic reaction by the tetanus. ...  Read More

I have a cut one year ago and I have taken tetanus shot almost one year ago I have a cut with bleeding from a plastic which is a little dirty do I need tetanus now?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi I took tetanus vaccine last December around 5th December. Today at 19th June, I got a small scratch via a barbell rod. Should I get a tetanus vaccine again? It's been around 7 months from the last shot.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi, Wanted to enquire if my 3yrs old son requires tetanus infection, as he got a small cut from aluminium wire. Thank you

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Greetings no need as the child has taken already,. ...  Read More

While administering tetanus toxoid vaccine(bett) to a person, I accidentally cut myself from the Tetanus Toxoid glass ampoule in my fingers. Cleaned the wound in running water & applied betadine solution to it. My previous Tetanus Toxoid vaccination history - 04/08/2019 01/08/2020 23/06/2022 21/11/2022 25/10/2023 I have been cut 2-3 instances i

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No need ...  Read More

I got a tetanus shot for a minor scratch from a rusty rod in February 2025 , today again I had a minor scratch while lifting the shutter of garage ,do i need the tetanus shot again as I have one 3 months back

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My son had his tetanus booster last year. Today he got an injury while coming down the slide. Does he need another shot or no?attaching picture.

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No tetanus shot needed for next 3-5 years ...  Read More

I got vaccinated for tetanus as a precaution in Feb , April and November of 2024 now I have got a cut by A4 paper side but it did not bleed but I have used my hand in gardening where after that there was burning sensation at the point where the cut has happened on after six months of last vaccination Should I get vaccinated everytime of a cut now

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No need for repeat vaccination upto 5 yrs of previous one ...  Read More

How long does the protection from a single tetanus shot last? I'm being told that it's for 6 months?

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If you have already complete your Tetanus full Schedule in your childhood then a booster single shot can last upto 5 years ...  Read More

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