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Hi, I Was Bitten By A Dog 2 Days Ago

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Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 2018
Question: Hi,

I was bitten by a dog 2 days ago and am starting my anti-rabies vaccination from today. I have read that along with anti-rabies vaccine, one should also take a tetanus shot. But, I have taken a tetanus shot about 3-4 months ago. So, do I have to take it again?

Also, please let me know the immunity period of tetanus injection. One doctor told me that the immunity of tetanus injection stays for more than a year.

Please suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need not take

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for posting the query

Yes the Tetanus has to be taken once in 5 years
If you have taken recent tetanus, then need not take it again now.


Start on Anti rabies vaccine immediately

Hope i have cleared your query

Take care.
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Hi, I Was Bitten By A Dog 2 Days Ago

Brief Answer: Need not take Detailed Answer: Thanks for posting the query Yes the Tetanus has to be taken once in 5 years If you have taken recent tetanus, then need not take it again now. Start on Anti rabies vaccine immediately Hope i have cleared your query Take care.