Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I received a tetnus shot recently and then three days later found out i was pregnant (five weeks). should i be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No Problem: A tetanus shot is one of the recommended vaccines listed by the cdc & us dept of health & human services. Either td (tetanus & diphtheria) or tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, & pertussis) are safe. The later is recommended in pregnancy because of a resurgence of pertussis effecting newborns. If you received only td, tdap is recommended after 20 weeks. For more info, cdc has a great website. Take care.
Answered 4/1/2023
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
A pregnant woman after having Tetanus Toxoid vaccine, is there any specific foods to be avoided for few days?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
25 wk pregnant got 2 nd shoot of tetanus on 15 dec but it doesn't pain like earlier shoot . Is it ok or i hv to get injection again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What will happen if I don't receive a tetanus booster during my pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to take Tetanus vaccine ,I'm in my month 5 of pregnancy ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I recently had intercourse five days ago I'm currently three days late when should I take a pregnancy test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can you get a tetanus shot while pregnant?
Is it safe to get a tetanus shot during pregnancy?
How important is it to get a tetanus shot in pregnancy. I haven't had one in 10 years and ethnic background is Indian. No injury, asking as routine ?
Good day i am currently 28 weeks pregnant a nurse i know that works at a government clinic advised that i get a tetanus injection, she will give me 3 shots of this. i currently go to a gynecologist and they haven't given me this, should i take it?
Just had a rusty screwdriver scrape the side of my tattoo and made it bleed im 30 weeks pregnant im 21 and had a tetanus shot 6 years ago do I need another?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
