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Minor cut with rusted object

2021-05-20 11:48:01
Today morning while cleaning I got a minor cut on my plam with a rusted object. There was blood also from the cut. But now in the evening it is completely fine. Do I need to take tetanus injection? I had one in 2013.
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Yes you have to get a TT injection..

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Yes. U shouls take it.

Answered2021-05-20 11:51:17

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A booster dose shall be fine. But keep in mind about Covid Vaccination

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TT injection provides cover for 6 months Better you take injection immediately
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take injection TT

Answered2021-05-20 12:03:25

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Go for it.

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