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Asked for male, 24 years old from Kolkata
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Thodupuzha
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Hi, thanks for your query.
Since you already had taken a tetanus toxoid inj. Recently, there is no need for a booster dose. If the wound isn't too deep and it's clean get a regular dressing done or if manageable with a bandage, use it. If the wound is contaminated or the cut was by an unclean instrument chance of infection is present. In such a case it would be advisable to start a antibiotic like amoxicillin. Else just keep the wound clean and paracetamol for pain would be enough. Kindly vi...more
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Asked for male, 37 years old from Mumbai
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Bangalore
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in case of tetanus vaccination one shot of tetanus toxoid is good for 5 years and you need not take any tetanus vaccine again if the wound is minor and not infected however the extra techniques dose will not cause any Harm To You
Asked for male, 30 years old from Thrissur
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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we get tetanus vaccination in our childhood. Then booster dose is required. If you gapped more than 10 years then two dosage of tet vac are given at interval of 6 weeks. Then booster dose of tet vac one every five years. For major injury immunoglobin is given along with.
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Dentist•Gorakhpur
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Use of sterilized instruments and pre op post op antibiotic coverage, now a days its very rare to face such problems. Choose your dentist wisely and stay away from worries.
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Gynaecologist•Solapur
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Hello,
Avoid to take unnecessary medications
connect with me online for detailed consultation and treatment of your problem.
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Asked for Female, 29 years old from Gurgaon
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General Physician•Sirsa
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If you took the tetanus vaccine, no need to take it again but if you took only preformed antibodies (anti tetanus serum), you should take a shot now.
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Bangalore
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Gynaecologist•Surat
Take anti inflammatory drugs, apply ice over injection site. Then still you continue with same complains, consult your gynaecologist.
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Homeopath•Patna
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Hello, Tk, homoeopathic medicine:@ Ledum pal 200-6 pills, thrice. @ Arnica mont 200-6 pills, thrice. Tk, plenty of water to keep you hydrated.
Tk, care.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Kolkata
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Tetanus injection needs to be taken within 24 hrs of the injury. In case of deep wounds/ cuts/ bleeding it is mandatory to take it.
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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You may take homoeopathic medicine
Calendula 30 tds... and Calendual ointment locally...
It is better to consult...
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