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Is Tetanus Vaccine Necessary Post Knee Injury?
Question: Hi
I hurt myself falling off a bycicle on a tar road about 3 days back on the knee. Cleaned it with Dettol and applied Betadine and a bandage. I have been repeating this every day ecept today except today when I shifted to Soframycin.
Do I need a tetanus shot(dont remember my last one / am 40 years) & am seeking advice on any other recommnded treatement, as I need to travel in 2 days.
I hurt myself falling off a bycicle on a tar road about 3 days back on the knee. Cleaned it with Dettol and applied Betadine and a bandage. I have been repeating this every day ecept today except today when I shifted to Soframycin.
Do I need a tetanus shot(dont remember my last one / am 40 years) & am seeking advice on any other recommnded treatement, as I need to travel in 2 days.
Brief Answer:
You need Tetanus shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes, you need to take Injection Tetanus Toxoid(TT).
Clean with plain water and XXXXXXX dry then apply soframycin twice a day.
Avoid exposure to dust.
I suggest you take anti inflammatory medication like diclofenac and serrotopeptidase combination twice a day for 5 days.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
You need Tetanus shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes, you need to take Injection Tetanus Toxoid(TT).
Clean with plain water and XXXXXXX dry then apply soframycin twice a day.
Avoid exposure to dust.
I suggest you take anti inflammatory medication like diclofenac and serrotopeptidase combination twice a day for 5 days.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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