Professional advice on whether further examination is needed at a large hospital after a child’s head injury has been treated with tetanus and antibiotic therapy.

Learn about the symptoms of newborn navel tetanus, including difficulty in suckling, restlessness and crying, and how to handle this emergency situation.

A newborn girl, four days after a home delivery, developed redness around the umbilicus, difficulty breathing, and tightness of the jaw. When inquiring about whether to administer tetanus injections to the newborn along with antitoxin, a skin test is necessary, the answer is no. Newborns do not need to undergo a skin test because there is no possibility of an allergic reaction due to the absence of antigens in their bodies. It is recommended to quickly take the baby to a regular three-level children’s hospital for treatment.

The baby was premature and has a weak immune system. The baby spent a long time in the incubator in the hospital, but the immune system is still weak. I want to take the baby to get a tetanus vaccine. Can the baby eat meat after the visit to the doctor?

Understanding the causes of neonatal tetanus, including improper delivery methods and lack of sterilization measures, and their impact on infant health.

Discussion on the appropriate dose of tetanus vaccine for a 3-year-old boy after a fall.

Newborn tetanus patients should pay attention to nutrition, water, and electrolyte balance, and can adopt a liquid diet or intravenous hyperalimentation treatment. Parents should take their children to the doctor in a timely manner and avoid using over-the-counter medications blindly.

The DPT vaccine is not the same as the tetanus vaccine; they have different immunization mechanisms.

If a child gets pricked by a nail, does it require a skin test for tetanus vaccination? Are there any adverse reactions to be concerned about?

Does a baby showing limb and facial symptoms during tension or excitement require further examination, such as a 24-hour video EEG?