tetanus

Tetanus toxoid (TT) is a routine immunization program under the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) in Bangladesh. Women of reproductive age (15-49 years) are given five doses of TT vaccine to protect against tetanus. A total of 5 times TT vaccination is required.
When to give TT vaccine: 
  • TT 1st dose after completion of 15 years or from 4th month if pregnant.
  • TT 2nd dose 4 weeks after TT 1st dose.
  • TT 3rd dose 6 months after 2nd dose or in subsequent pregnancy.
  • TT 4th dose 1 year after 3rd dose or in subsequent pregnancy.
  • TT 5th dose 1 year after TT 4th dose or in subsequent pregnancy.
Ringworm is a bacterial infection. The germs of this disease live in soil and garbage. It is important to get the Dhanushtankara injection if anyone, male or female, is bitten or cut by a tin, piece of iron, nail or sharp object. For this reason, injections of this disease are available at the nearest government health center or drug store.