Patient's question:
The child was accidentally scratched by a nail two days ago and then wanted to get a tetanus vaccine. In this case, is a skin test still required? Will there be any adverse reactions?Doctor's answer:
When getting a tetanus vaccine, a skin test is required. This is to avoid some allergic symptoms that may have some adverse effects on the body. After receiving this vaccine, it is important to pay attention to rest and observe whether there are any adverse symptoms in the body to avoid causing acute infections and some adverse harm to the body. Pay attention to a light diet. Do not eat spicy or cold things anymore. When receiving this tetanus injection, it is important to pay attention to the cleanliness and dryness of the wound.