Patient's question:
A child in a friend's family was accidentally scratched by something after being born. Since they hadn't left the hospital yet, they had the doctor take a look. The doctor said to get a tetanus shot, but I feel the child is too young and wonder if it can be cured without medication. Can neonatal tetanus be cured?Doctor's answer:
Tetanus is a relatively dangerous disease with a high mortality rate. For safety, it is recommended that you follow your doctor's advice and give your child a tetanus shot. This is effective only if administered within 24 hours. Pay close attention to your child and maintain local hygiene at the wound site. If your child shows any symptoms, communicate with the attending doctor promptly. Early discovery in the morning leads to early treatment.