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Regarding minor cut from iron

2018-02-18 11:01:13
Hi , My 3 year child had a very minor cut on hand due to iron. In past he was regularly vaccinated ..so for this minor cut should I go for tetanus?
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No,tetanus prophylaxis is needed in 2 conditions,firstly,if wound is very deep,stabbing,e.g,and second,loss of large area of skin,burns,e.g.

Answered2018-02-19 02:46:48

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