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Do i need to get tetanus shot?

2021-06-12 12:23:37
I accidentally cut myself with a foot filer yesterday, filer was clean though and after the cut i cleaned the wound with soap, there was blood. I recieved a tetanus shot about 1- 1.5 years back. Do i need to get another one now? Please reply in time. Thanks in advance
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Take a booster shot of tetanus toxoid. Also take appropriate antibiotic therapy after consultation to prevent wound infection.

Answered2021-06-12 13:11:45

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Yes you have to go for a tetanus shot

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