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Is It Necessary To Take Tetanus Injections During Pregnancy?
hello doctor... i have many queries about my pregnancy now its last week of 7th month but yet my doctor dont suggest me about tetanus(TT) injections...... is it necessary to take such injections during pregnancy if yes then how many doses would suggest?
Thu, 15 May 2014
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TT (Tetanus toxoid) injections are given in pregnancy as a prophylactic measure to prevent neonatal tetanus and tetanus in mother.
In some developed countries it is not given, in India it is given for all pregnant women. It is given in 2 doses first dose as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed and second one after 4 weeks (intramuscularly).
Ask your doctor about this, their is no harm in taking this
Regards
Dr Santosh
Hi and welcome to HCM
TT (Tetanus toxoid) injections are given in pregnancy as a prophylactic measure to prevent neonatal tetanus and tetanus in mother.
In some developed countries it is not given, in India it is given for all pregnant women. It is given in 2 doses first dose as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed and second one after 4 weeks (intramuscularly).
Ask your doctor about this, their is no harm in taking this
Regards
Dr Santosh
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