Hi. I'm 7th month pregnant. And I had been given two tt injections. 1st in 3rd month and the second in 7th month. Is a gap of 4 months fine for immunity? And will it protect the mother and baby from tetanus?

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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 are needed every 10 years to ensure immunity.  

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