Pentaxim Std 30 Mcg/25 Mcg Injection Health Feed

Booster injections is needed at the time of injury adults if it has been 5 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received. Booster injections should also be given every 10 years even if no injury has occurred.

If the wound is clear and there is no history of tetanus last few years then it can be affective for atlst 10yrs,, otherwise it can be effective as long as 5 years

The immunity of TT injection lasts for one year and if you take booster for 3 years the immunity will last for 5 years

You will need to apply local oint as an antiseptic like tbact oint twice a day for one week and some oral antibiotics as well. Frequent dressing are required with cleaning atleast twice a day. If tetanus toxoid hasn't been taken, then take that too.

No he doesn't need as he already been immunized.

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To say diarrhea it should be more than 3 loose stools per day and there is no relationship between vaccination snd diarrhea. Artificial milk may harm in many ways Please stick on to breastfeeding.

Choosing a vaccine is your prerogative. We as pediatricians can only suggest. Both vaccines are effective. Advantage you have with pentaxim is that you additionally got polio injection which is not available separately in private.

Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid, is an inactive vaccine used to prevent tetanus. During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence. Additional doses every ten years are recommended. You should discuss it in detail over a call for a detailed consultation. Thanks.

Hello, yes it is necessary to take Tetanus injection during pregnancy.So go get injected by Tetanus vaccine.