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Should We Take TT Injection Since My Daughter Sat On A Sharp Pencil Which Is Removed ?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024

Question: My daughter sat on a sharp pencil. Pencil tip penetrated into my daughter%E2%80%99s back thighs. Tip was removed without getting broken. We examined the wound, it looks clear. Should we put an TT injection?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

What is the age of daughter ?
When was she last vaccinated with TT ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (25 hours later)

My daughter age is 6, She took her last TT injection approximately 5 months ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (44 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for the delay in my response.

There is no need for TT vaccination now.

There should be a minimum of 3 year gap between old dosage and new.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T