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How Long Does Immunity Last After Receiving Tetanus Injection?
Question: My wife has got a small cut in her finger yesterday from a iron wire and I wanted to take her for a tetanus injection. Wire was not rusted but I still thought of giving it just to be on safer side.
She took 2 dose of tetanus when she was pregenent almost a year ago. We have 10 month old kid now.
My question is on what should be the duration between tetanus injection?
Since she has taken it year back, is it still advised to take it now?
She took 2 dose of tetanus when she was pregenent almost a year ago. We have 10 month old kid now.
My question is on what should be the duration between tetanus injection?
Since she has taken it year back, is it still advised to take it now?
Brief Answer:
Explained below..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern,
Since she had taken her dosage of tetanus during pregnancy, it is not considered worthwhile to get another booster shot, as the immunity from the previous doses are known to prevail for a couple of years.
There is not set barrier of duration between the tetanus injections, though theoretically it is said to get repetitive booster doses after every 5 years.
If at all exposed to a severe injury, regardless of the recent TT shots, it is always advised mandatory to repeat the dose in such conditions.
Personally, I would not suggest to get a repeat shot of vaccine, but if you feel insecure, you may as well get her vaccinated.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback,
Kind regards
Explained below..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern,
Since she had taken her dosage of tetanus during pregnancy, it is not considered worthwhile to get another booster shot, as the immunity from the previous doses are known to prevail for a couple of years.
There is not set barrier of duration between the tetanus injections, though theoretically it is said to get repetitive booster doses after every 5 years.
If at all exposed to a severe injury, regardless of the recent TT shots, it is always advised mandatory to repeat the dose in such conditions.
Personally, I would not suggest to get a repeat shot of vaccine, but if you feel insecure, you may as well get her vaccinated.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback,
Kind regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thanks for the response.
Can she take it while breast feeding?
Can she take it while breast feeding?
Brief Answer:
Yes, she may take while breast feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back,
Yes, she can take it while breastfeeding. There is no known side effects or factors that may affect the baby as the antibodies produced will not be secreted in the breast milk.
Therefore, you an proceed without any worries.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback.
Kind regards
Yes, she may take while breast feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back,
Yes, she can take it while breastfeeding. There is no known side effects or factors that may affect the baby as the antibodies produced will not be secreted in the breast milk.
Therefore, you an proceed without any worries.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback.
Kind regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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