I was cleaning my kitchen today and ended up cutting myself on some window glass. I've applied Dettol, but I'm worried about whether I should get a tetanus shot. Could you advise if it's necessary in this situation?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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if you have not taken Tetanus injection in last5 years, you can take it

Answered 04/07/2025

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Which multivitamin would be better for boosting strength and energy, Revital H for women or Maxirich? Also, what's the recommended dose for these?

both have equal potency. u can use either along with this consume healthy diet.

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I'm really concerned about why she's been having a fever every morning. She did have a SGPT test, and there was some infection found, but after a full month of treatment, she got better. Now the fever is back, and we did all the checkups, but the doctor still can't pinpoint the issue. Could it be something we missed? What should we do next?

Kindly see her white blood cell count. Also look after for other symptoms and treat accordingly

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I got bitten by a rat about a week ago and went to see a doctor. He gave me a tetanus shot but said I didn't need the anti-rabies injection. I'm anxious about not getting those rabies shots. Is that normal, or did I miss out on something important?

If your doctor has assessed your rat bite and determined that you do not require an anti-rabies injection, then you should be fine. However, it is important to monitor the bite wound for any signs of infection or unusual symptoms. In case you experience any redness, swelling, pain, or discharge from the wound, please consult your doctor immediately.

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