Hello Doctor, My Son Is 2 Years Old Now. We

Posted on Thu, 20 Jun 2019

Question: Hello doctor,

My son is 2 years old now. We have observed a wound on his leg%E2%80%99s thumb finger in the side. We do not know how he got hurt. He is having his regular dose of vaccination. Do we have to get him tetanus for wound? Do you recommend anything as such doctor?

Thanks,
Raj XXXXXXX Gumdal

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
When was his last TT dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

If your child is having regular vaccination, then he doesnt need a tetanus shot.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar