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Do I need tetanus injection?

2022-09-29 09:04:24
I got a small cut on my finger from my cooking pan's edge. I applied dettol antiseptic liquid on it. Do I need to get a tetanus injection for the same?
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Answered2022-09-29 15:10:38

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Answered2022-09-29 09:15:47

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-09-29 09:09:56

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-10-09 15:22:14

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Yes you need

Answered2022-09-29 13:58:26

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Yes U can take injection tetanus

Answered2022-09-29 09:28:05

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Depends if it was old or new. Though the cut seems small but still if its old and rusted you should take it for precaution. Ideally you should take but if you don't take then also it doesn't seem too deep. However I'd like to know when was the last time you took the vaccine

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