Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Dr. I had a cut in my foot due to iron nail I want to ask you that on which body part tetanus injection is injected I am 16 years old.
2Doctors Answered
93% (11767 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hello, tetanus toxoid is given intramuscularly (im), can be given in the upper arm muscle's muscle's insertion or in the thigh muscles. Better not to take risk and visit a nearby doctor who would hardly charge few bucks from you.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
93% (303 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hi tetanus shot are given in the upper arm or buttock.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details