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Tetanus shot after injury
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I have had a tetanus shot 1 year ago. I recently fell down and got a small abrasive wound on my elbow on a sandy field. However, I had cleaned the wound well with soap and put on boroline. The wound is swollen, red and a bit painful. It's not unbearable. Do I need a tetanus shot again?
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HELLO,
IF U R IN INDIA,YES YOU NEED.
THREE DOSES
FIRST MONTH
SECOND MONTH
SIX MONTH
GIVES PROTACTION FOR ONE YEAR,YET DOCTOR SAYS BETTER YOU GO FOR INJ TT.
OK.
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Dr. Tanusha T R
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There is no need of another tetanus shot atleast 5 more years.
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