Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed 0.5Ml Injection Health Feed

Two doses are administered at least 4 weeks apart, and the third dose is given 6-12 months after the second dose.

If this is first pregnancy take inj tt 6, 7, 8th month of pregnancy. If its 2nd / 3rd and conceived within 5 years of 1st preg/ completed course of tetanus toxoid, take inj tt, 7, 8th month only.

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

Yes you can apply thrombophob. Or you can apply ice over it you will be better. You can consult me through Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and further guidance.

Have you taken already two dosage of tetanus vac.
I mean two dosage 6 weeks apart.
As the above coarse give safety for 5 years for minor injuries if not then take not only one injection but full coarse.

If it was Td then after 10 yrs but in between after 28 weeks should take TDAP.
If it was only tet toxoid then next after 6 weeks then after 28 weeks TDAP

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten. It’s also called lockjaw because the infection often causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck. However, it can eventually spread to other parts of the body. Tetanus is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment in a hospital. Fortunately, tetanus is preventable through the use of a vaccine. However, this vaccine does not last forever. Tetanus booster shots ...more

Hello lybrate-user, if immunization history is not known then should get tetanus toxoid vaccine also.

You do not overdosed & you do not need to worry about any risk. Both vaccines have different mode of action so it do not effect the anti-rabies vaccine.

An anti-tetanus serum is not required in routine injuries. It is only recommended in an intensively crushed and dirty wound, in which case it is given within the first six hours after the injury. A routine tetanus toxoid is also not necessary if one is previously fully immunised. In case one is not, then the toxoid is administered within the first 24 hours after the injury.