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Harmful Effects Of A Tetanus Needle To A Fetus

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Dr.  Shoaib Khan MD

about tetanus? I'm 9 months pregnant, if I had tetanus, could the fetus get it too? Also, it didn't go ... out at all. I mostly worry if the fetus can contract tetanus from me IF I had... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shoaib Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Praveen G MD

I am getting hair transplant done next week. I am thinking of taking an anti tetanus shot before the surgery as it is going to involve a lot of needle pricks. Is it alright?P.S. Forgot to mention ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen G ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. Archana Verma MD

I need to know that my baby is 16 month old and got minor scratch from needle. She has received 3 doses of dtap till date. And now her booster dose is due in march. Does she need extra shot of tetanus ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Archana Verma ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Sree Gouri SR MD

to my fetus if I have it? If I get a tetanus shot now, months later from the incident, will it clear ... worry if my dog gave me tetanus and that involuntary stretching in my tummy was a symptom of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sree Gouri SR ( OBGYN)
Dr. Shoaib Khan MD

My 10 year old had a tetanus shot today in his right arm as part of his normal check up. He now has ... where the shot was done is very minor. I assume that the numbness is due to the needle hitting a nerve ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shoaib Khan ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Praveen MD

a thick sewing needle. Should i get a tetanus shot? The tool had clay on it, and my finger did not bleed. I last had a tetanus shot no more that 3 years ago. The tip of my finger is still sore about 7 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muzaffer Hussain Parray MD

Hi, I was in a work accident and while I was tailoring a pair of dress pants i broke off a needle ... put rubbing alcohol on the wound to disinfect the area. Should I be worried? Should I go get a tetanus ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray ( Dentist)
Dr. Arunmozhi Varman MD

Hi there, so I got stabbed with a sewing needle on my bed. I was sewing some paints together that had a hole ripped in it by my friend. Long story short I left my needle on the bed and when I jumped ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arunmozhi Varman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Manuel C See IV MD

I am a 61 year male on good health, although a week ago I suffered a laceration on my right thumb. I had a tetanus shot two years ago. Problem: In the last two days I feel a needle like pricking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manuel C See IV ( Urologist)
Dr. Manjula R MD

I went to put my hand down on the couch and a sewing needle went into it a little deep, it ... needles quite often, so I was wondering when should I be concerned and should I consider getting a Tetanus ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manjula R ( General & Family Physician)