Question
Do newborns need a skin test for tetanus?
Answer
Newborns do not need to undergo a skin test for tetanus antitoxin, as they do not have antigens in their bodies and will not have an allergic reaction. Generally, newborns will not have any reactions after tetanus vaccination; the only thing is that the anesthetized area may be slightly painful or firm, which will subside. In rare cases, there may be a mild fever, but it’s nothing to worry about. Give some fever-reducing medicine, and it will be gone in 24 hours.