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Iron nail hitting tenattus injection
Actually i hurt iron nail yesterday evening before 2 month also i hit in my leg . It was so small iron nail which is used by mochis to repair chappal and shoes. So should I take injection for Tennantus ..?? I am thinking to take it
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It depends on your previous immunization status of TT.
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if you have been vaccinated with the tetanus toxoid previously within the past 10 years, you are protected. otherwise it's better to get a shot within 24hrs after the wound.
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