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Father of a 3 yr 2 m old boy8 months ago

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my son got scratch( blood seen) in leg from cycle. He got DPT booster last year. Is it required to give tetanus injection?

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl8 months ago

A. Not required as you have covered it with the DPT vaccination child is good to go without getting a tetanus shot no need not worry about it and still if you would want to discuss it with the doctor you can but as far as I know there is no need

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