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Asked for male, 32 years old from Bangalore Rural
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Generally speaking: 4th generation -- conclusive after 4 weeks (some say at 6).
3rd generation -- conclusive after 8 weeks (some would say 6+ weeks)
2nd generation -- conclusive after 10 - 12 weeks. The tests that could be deemed conclusive are 3rd generation tests and certainly 4th generation tests at 8 weeks. A 3rd generation test for the most part has to be done by a lab. All fda approved rapid tests are either 2nd generation tests or perform like 2nd generation tests in actual practi...more
3rd generation -- conclusive after 8 weeks (some would say 6+ weeks)
2nd generation -- conclusive after 10 - 12 weeks. The tests that could be deemed conclusive are 3rd generation tests and certainly 4th generation tests at 8 weeks. A 3rd generation test for the most part has to be done by a lab. All fda approved rapid tests are either 2nd generation tests or perform like 2nd generation tests in actual practi...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Any adult who has not had a tetanus immunization within 10 years should get a single dose of tdap. After tdap, the td vaccine is recommended every 10 years. There is evidence that the tetanus immunization remains highly effective for much longer than 10 years.
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Any adult who has not had a tetanus immunization within 10 years should get a single dose of tdap. After tdap, the td vaccine is recommended every 10 years. There is evidence that the tetanus immunization remains highly effective for much longer than 10 years.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
You need a tetanus shot for a small scratch if your tetanus immunization is not up to date and the injury caused a break in your skin. If your tetanus immunization is not up to date and the injury caused a break in your skin, you need a tetanus shot even if it is a small scratch or scrape.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
You need a tetanus shot for a small scratch if your tetanus immunization is not up to date and the injury caused a break in your skin. If your tetanus immunization is not up to date and the injury caused a break in your skin, you need a tetanus shot even if it is a small scratch or scrape.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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