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When Am I Supposed To Take Tetanus Injection After An Accident?
hi!i met with an accident day before yesterday at around 7 pm and got wounds and scratches on my cheek and right hand elbow .And on the very next day at around 4 pm i took tetanus injection.So my question is that whether i took the injection in right time or not.plz tell me at what time after the accident,tetanus injection is to taken.My right shoulder is paining,waht could be the reason?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello,you have taken the tetanus injection at the right time,it is better to take the infection with in 24hrs of injury involving dust,mud ,iron,nail etc.As soon as you have an injury you need to clean it with clean water ,if there is dettol or savlon use it to clean the wound ,than apply antiseptic cream and keep the wound closed if your are going into the dust,if the wound is big than get the dressing done at the hospital,dressing should be changed alternative day till it heals.Your shoulder may be paining due to the impact on your right elbow .you need to take rest,apply hot compression on your right shoulder and some pain killers,consult an othopedition if the pain persist who will take an x-ray to rule out fracture and treat and it.
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
Hello,you have taken the tetanus injection at the right time,it is better to take the infection with in 24hrs of injury involving dust,mud ,iron,nail etc.As soon as you have an injury you need to clean it with clean water ,if there is dettol or savlon use it to clean the wound ,than apply antiseptic cream and keep the wound closed if your are going into the dust,if the wound is big than get the dressing done at the hospital,dressing should be changed alternative day till it heals.Your shoulder may be paining due to the impact on your right elbow .you need to take rest,apply hot compression on your right shoulder and some pain killers,consult an othopedition if the pain persist who will take an x-ray to rule out fracture and treat and it.
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
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