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Sir I was scratched with a correct metal before 24 day I have taken tetanus shot on that day now today I was scratched two times with metal is it necessary to have another tetanus shot.
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No.
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No need for a repeat TT injection till six months.
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No it may not be necessary.
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If you have taken TT one month ago you need not take a second dose . And if you one one injection every month for 3 months, you will be immune for 3 years and need not take TT in between
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