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What is Tetanus Toxide used for?
Question
I recently got a bruise on my hand and was asked by my parents to take an ATS (Anti Tetanus Serum) injection. When I went to the medical shop I was told that ATS Injections do not exist now and have been replaced by tetanus toxide. Are both of these the same injections? Also I was asked to take the injection on my hand inspite of my asking for the injection to be taken on my back (as usually taken): any specific reasons for this? The injection led to severe pain on my hand for almost 2-3 days before the pain gradually died down to normal even though I have slight pain now i.e. almost 4-5 days after the injection. Why is this injection so painful?
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaJul 13, 2005
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Injection tetanus toxoid only is recommended as a preventive measure (to prevent the possibility of tetanus after a wound) after injury. There is no need to repeat it before a period of five years even if an injury occurs during this period. The injection does cause pain in some individuals for a couple of days, which is a minor irritant without any serious sequelae.
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