How Long Does A Tetanus Shot Last?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015

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Question : Sir last time u told me to have tetanus vaccination and today I have one shot of that injection!!u told me whether I have that one in previous 5 year or not and I'm not sure about that!but sir after 50 days of injury that injection is effective or not as I heard within 48 hours it work?
Sir please reply fast as I worried!! Thanking you
Sir I'm not 100% sure but I have the that single tetanus shot in last five years!!my only concern is that now in these days I haven't been injured so after getting this dose does it do any harm to me or perfectly safe it is?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no harm, protection from tetanus for 5 years secured

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
I am sorry for the delay in replying.
I was in XXXXXXX court for an Expert evidence in one of my patients, you know the courts do not allow mobiles.
You did rightly act by getting tetanus vaccine because some times tetanus manifest late.
It will not harm you at all in present situation and this single shot will dependably cover you for tetanus for coming 5 years.
Stay protected, stay safe.
I hope the advice will be helpful for you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (13 minutes later)

Thanking you sir your answer are XXXXXXX and honest!!sir one more question as today I reached home and I'm playing with my same pet dog who is joyful as ever he plays and INfact sleep with me sir he's fully vaccinated and from last 10 years he's with me he scratch and bites me several times sir now I can play and sleep with me as his veteran also told me there is no problem at all?
Last time I asked for rabies as I also have three doses on 0 3 7 which I think gone in vain as if dog is vaccinated no vaccination required its now over 50 days!!im asking last question regarding this!!

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you can be with your pet

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
You can do so till the dog and yourself are healthy.
Take care when diseases like cold and fever affects either because when one is immunocompromised then there are chances of catching opportunistic infections from animals.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (7 minutes later)

Again thank u sir for instant reply!!!yes sir now always I kept this thing in mind that I have to observe my pet for 10 days if he bite or roughly scratch me!!after that I thought for vaccination!!sir is this method dependable as WHO recommended this??beacause in the vaccine of rabies literature it is also written?thanking you sir and for other future query I conatct you??and after this tetanus shot sir I confirmed myself that tetanus not going to me for future 5 yeras??again thanking you

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
You are now protected from tetanus for coming 5 years. You are always welcome for future queries on other health problems.
I hope you will recommend me in family and friends.
Also take a moment to put a review.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (9 minutes later)

Yes definitely sir I recommend your name in my family members and to my friends also!!!sir this time only I panicked so much as I this rime only I heard about the deadly rabies because in past I don't know that it is fatal!!now sir can I totally remain calm and relaxed free from any worry of tetanus and rabies!!!sure sir I contact u in future regarding any doubt!!thanking you sir after this question definitely I review u!!thank you

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hope the interaction was useful and informative

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
You are protected from two very difficult diseases as I have mentioned. You can be fully anxiety free now.
Relax and take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar