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Are tetanus toxoid injections required in pregnancy?

Dr Geeta Chadha
Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: I am 34 weeks pregnant and have taken two TT injections in the 6th month. How many injections are required and how much gap should be there between them?

A:Two injections are all that is required, and the ideal gap is 4-6 weeks.