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Mom of 2 children10 months ago

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I had delivery in 2021, so basically had my 2 tetanus in 2020 end. I am pregnant again, n the govt nurse again gave a tetanus shot at 10 weeks. Was it necessary? N should i be taking the second shot too?

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Author of questionMom of 2 children10 months ago

A. Ya but my gynae said otherwise..also i read tetanus is good for the next 10 years so was curious.. my gynae is pvt n she said no

RashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl10 months ago

A. Yes in every pregnancy you will have to take tetanus it really doesn’t make a difference when you add your first child it is mandatory to have tetanus vaccination twice in consecutive months so if your nurse is advising you please proceed with it

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