Why to have “TT’ Injection?
Posted on: 23/Aug/2014 1:18:40 PM
It is a general trend to have a shot of TT even when there is s mall scratch in the body!
However, most of us are not aware why this is done or the necessity of TT injection once in how many years.
There are 2 types of tetanus injections. One is known as DTAP – Diphtheria and Pertussis tetanus. The second is known as tetanus boosters.
The first type is given to children at the age of 2 months/4 months/6 months/12-18 months/4-6 years. This will prevent the disease of Clostridium Tetani also known as Lockjaw.
At the age of 10-12, it is advisable to have injection of tetanus boosters (the 2nd type) once in every 10 years. This will prevent tetanus bacteria entering the body. Even if there is an open wound after a period of 5 years since the last TT injection , it is better to take this TT injection.
If there are no such incidents, it is better to have TT injectgion once in 8-120 years. It is advisable to have it only after checking whether there is an allergy to this.
If you have not had any TT injection since the last 10 years, better have one! It is a powerful vaccine preventing diseases.
