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Injury by rusted iron

2017-06-20 05:26:38
I got a tetanus toxoid last september. Today i cut myself with rusted iron. Do i need to go for another dose ?
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. No you don't need to . The immunity from one shot lasts for about 4-5 years. After that you would have to take another shot. Just take proper case of the cut. Apply t-bact ointment over it. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

Answered2017-06-21 16:03:08

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