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Baby scratch - require tetanus

2020-12-18 05:53:40
My baby scratched me hard with finger nails , will tetanus be required in this case ? Last tetanus shot was received in 2012, for this nail scratch do I need a shot again ?
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Hello ,I do understand your query. With regard to getting a TT shot or not ,i suggest you to go get it . Getting a shot will do you no harm . Regards .

Answered2020-12-18 17:35:27

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Dirty wounds needs tetanus shot ....such scratch dont needs tetanus shot ...anyways TT has coverage of 10 yrs ...

Answered2020-12-18 06:03:18

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