Patient's question:
The baby's hand was cut by metal, not deep, and has been disinfected with iodine. Hello, did getting three doses of DTP vaccine mean that the tetanus vaccine has already been administered? Is it unnecessary to get a tetanus shot?Medical history and treatment effectiveness: The baby has received three doses of DTP vaccine.
What kind of help is needed: Thank you, I want to know if the effect of the DTP vaccine is the same as the tetanus shot given within 24 hours! Will getting the DTP vaccine guarantee that tetanus won't occur?
Doctor's answer:
27-month-old child, injured by a metal cut. Within 24 hours of the injury, the same vaccine as for diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DTP) was administered. The three infant vaccinations provide protection for 3 to 5 years. Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against tetanus have sufficient protection. If the wound is deep or caused by a metal object buried deep in the soil, an additional tetanus vaccine can be administered after the injury. Nowadays, hospitals often require a tetanus vaccine for any minor trauma, which is actually an overcautious approach.