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Should tetanus shot be taken

2021-04-25 11:09:15
Hello, My father got a broken bangle stuck in his toe. It bleed few drops of blood but it stopped after that. Should he take tetanus shot. Please suggest
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If no TT taken in last ten years then no need

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If it is a clean wound, and TT has been taken within 10 years, no need. If wound is dirty and TT taken within 5 years, no need. In any other case, take TT. For more information check tetanus prophylaxis on CDC website.
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In any case you will need antibiotics (oral or topical depending on the wound size)

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Yes..take it within 24 hrs

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