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Iron nail prick. Tetanus prophylaxis?

2017-06-25 06:59:45
I just had an injury from iron nail prick. It wasn't deep and only little bleeding occurred. Should I go for tetanus prophylaxis. I do not know my previous immunization status.
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HELLO, YOU CAN IMMUNIZE NOW . TAKE ONE INJECTION T.T0.5ml,IM STATE. SECOND DOSE AFTER ONE MONTH AND THIRD AT SIXTH MONTH. TAKE ONE IBUGESIC PLUS AND ICE PACK SO LEAST DISCOMFORT. O.K, BYE.

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Answered2017-06-25 13:07:05

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