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Tetanus injections
Hi, I had taken the last tetanus shot probably 9 months back. I had cut my hand with a steel utensil, day before yesterday. Now, do I need to take another tetanus shot?
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
In simple language, the power of TT lasts for at least 5 years.
So you just need to take one booster shot every 5 years.
Nothing more than that is ever required.
Just take care of the cut so that it doesn't get infected.
Apply a t-bact ointment over that.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
BANGALORE.
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