I'm wondering about how long the protection lasts from tetanus toxoid shots. I never got the tetanus vaccination as a kid, but I did get 24 tetanus toxoid shots over two years, in 2016 and 2017. Is that level of vaccination enough to keep me protected, or should I consider getting another shot? Whats the typical duration of protection in cases like mine?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Meftal Spas tablets contain a combination of mefenamic acid (pain reliever) and dicyclomine (antispasmodic).

For stone pain (likely kidney stones), Meftal Spas might help alleviate:

Pain

Spasms

However, consult your doctor or a urologist before taking Meftal Spas for stone pain, as:

Correct diagnosis is essential

Stone size, location, and type may require specific treatment

Other medications or treatments might be more effective

Follow your doctor's advice and take the medication as directed.

Answered 04/07/2025

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NO EFFECT OF WEED ON VACCINATION.

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I'm feeling like my neck and head are really hot, but I don't have a fever. Everything else seems normal, but this has been happening for about a week now. A little while back, I had dengue fever, but that got better around three weeks ago. Could this be related, or should I be worried about something else?

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