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Do I need a tetanus injection?

2021-07-01 00:32:09
I got a scratch from the cellotape cutter ( made of iron) yesterday. Do I need a tetanus injection? If I need it, how within how much time should i take the injection?
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Answered2021-07-01 02:19:11

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Yes you need .

Answered2021-07-01 01:51:15

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Get a shot.... Ideally within 24 hours but take even if 24 hrs have crossed to be on the safer side

Answered2021-07-01 04:20:35

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Need to take tetanus shot within 24 hours

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Yu require tetanus injection

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