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2021-07-12 06:02:58
I got a sharp pierce on my foot by pencil. Please tell what to do?? I have attached my wound pic. Last year on June I had taken one tetnus shot.
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No need to take Tetanus injection now , Keep the wound clean and apply some ointment
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If you routine ly get injured take inj tetanus.  No major issue

Answered2021-07-12 06:33:24

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No need of tetanus shot again if taken last year. Just clean it with betadine solution and cover with a bandage gor a day.

Answered2021-07-12 06:19:35

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Clean with betadine solution, apply T bact ointment

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You will have to take Tetanus injection as well

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