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Got a Scratch from a nail please help me

2022-08-12 10:27:49
I was going on road and I got a slight stratch through my clothes from a nail on my abdomen On 31st july I did not got amy tetanus injection but I am worried It was not direct nail contact it got strached through my clothes Please help i am very worried about tetanus
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Tetanus booster shots r recommended every 10 yrs. So u don't need to worry, since u would have received a tetanus shot within the last 10 yrs or so.

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

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need detailed information

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