My cousin was given a tetanus toxoid shot during her 1st pregnancy and almost developed an abscess from the injection site. 4 yrs later now she is pregnant and is dreading being given another one. The question is this; is it really necessary for her to take it? especially since her 'risk' chance of getting tetanus is low?

What do u mean by low risk btw? does she know when/where labour will come. I advice her to bear up and take the shot. Afterall that pain is very minor to the major pain of delivery abi? For her baby's sake and her own health too sef.

Hey smartmom since u are so smart, u got the correct answer here lol, how can she guarantee that her baby will not want to make an entrance in the market near an abbatoir for that matter?. My advice is to take the injection sharp sharp.

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