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Scratched by nails

2017-07-24 14:07:17
I had scratched myself by nails ,it swells up a bit with a mild red spot , but there was no bleeding , do I need tetanus vaccine? Please suggest.
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HELLO, IT'S BETTER TO HAVE ONE PRICK OF INJECTION T.T 0.5 ml IM. O.K BYE.

Answered2017-07-24 15:37:36

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