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Tetnus shots need
Hello doctor, i m 22 weeks pregnant. I had taken 1st tetnus shot on starting of my pregnancy around 29 december. Next shot i took this april 29. I am not sure about my immunization to tetnus as child but in years 2019 and 2020 i have taken around 3-4 shots of tetnus due to injuries.
are my tetnus shots waste as i dont know wether i was previously immunized?
i have taken last shot on 29 april 2021 and got hurt with rusted iron rod (mild cut and bit of blood) do i need a dose of tetnus again?
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No need of taking another shot
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No there is no need to take a dose again
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No. U don't need
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Dr. Jishnu V. L
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Thiruvananthapuram
No need
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Dr. Shraddha Soni
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Khargone
no need to take TT dose again.
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Dr. Aarthi
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Chennai
No, since the last dose was taken very recently, hence no need to take it again
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