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Scratch wound

2021-01-28 08:20:50
One day ago I got a scratch wound atleast 7-8 cm long from iron object ..slight bleeding should I take TT injection...I just cleaned the wound with savlon and applied boroline to it and today I applied after cleaning the wound betadiene ointment
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Hello , Its better to take TT prophylaxis. Regards

Answered2021-01-28 10:04:16

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Yes,TT is needed .

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Yes TT injection is highly recommended

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