Patient's question:
There is a female infant at home who has difficulty breathing at the umbilical cord after birth and has tight jaw closure. If it is tetanus, do you need to do a skin test for tetanus? Hello, do newborns need a skin test for tetanus?Doctor's answer:
Newborns do not need to have a skin test for tetanus antitoxin during anesthesia. This is because newborns' bodies have not yet been exposed to antigens. They will not have an allergic reaction. After anesthesia for tetanus in newborns, there are usually no significant reactions, although the anesthetized area may feel slightly painful or hardened, which will subside. A few people may experience mild fever, but it's not a big deal. Taking some fever-reducing medication will help, and it will go away after 24 hours. The above is advice on this issue. I hope it helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!