TT Injection for tetanus

[lastfault]

Dear Doctors & Experts,

I do not know I was immunized in my child hood. I am 32 years old male India. I have taken TT injection in April 2013, and Nov 2013, Now today I have got a small cut in my finger.
Is is necessary to take TT injection. I am travelling in train and not able to get TT injection till 30 hrs.
So please suggest me what to do.

[mkh9]

See last message.
p.s. why can't you get another TT for 30 years? You should be able to get a booster shot in 10 years from the last one.
mkh9

[mkh9]

Hi I believe Dr. Santos is not here any more. I am not a doctor I am a not the community leader and microbiologist. I can try to advise you.

So, how is your finger now is it still causing problem? Is it painful, swollen or does it have pus? Do you have a fever?

I agree if you had the tetanus vaccine it should be good for 10 years. So now you just have to worry about other infections since it is a puncture wound.
mkh9

[lastfault]

Sir,

I have got TT injection in Sep 2012, April 2013 and Nov 2013.

Now today I have got a small cut on finger. Should I go for again TT Injection.

Thanks

[lastfault]

Dear Sir,

It was a puncture by pin arround 2 mm deep scratch on finger

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
What other symptoms are present and can you elaborate on the size or depth of the cut? Booster injections for tetanus toxoid is usually given every 10 years and if you were given last year, this may still be protective. It is best that you check with your doctor also for proper evaluation of the cut. Take care and do keep us posted.