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When Should TT Vaccine Be Taken During 9 Months Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Sep 2016
Question: when is the best month to take TT vaccine during 9 months of pregnancy? my gynaec didnt suggested me to take any vaccines. so please let me know.
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
5 th and 6th month

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Tetanus or TT vaccination should be given in 5 th month of pregnancy. The second dose is given 4-6 weeks after the first dose.
However, it is not a strict rule, and TT vaccination can be taken up to 9th month of pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)
Thanks for the prompt response
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries anytime by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

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When Should TT Vaccine Be Taken During 9 Months Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: 5 th and 6th month Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Tetanus or TT vaccination should be given in 5 th month of pregnancy. The second dose is given 4-6 weeks after the first dose. However, it is not a strict rule, and TT vaccination can be taken up to 9th month of pregnancy. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN Maternal and fetal medicine specialist