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Skin cut while cutting nails

2024-07-23 06:34:12
My baby is 2.5 months old. Today first time I tried cutting her nails (nail cutter is new,used first time) but by mistake I cut her skin too.Blood also came. I put antiseptic cream on cotton and applied it. What should I do more?? Do I need to go for tetanus? Kindly help me
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No need for extra vaccine Take vaccine as per schedule

Answered2024-07-26 07:05:33

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Tetanus vaccine included in schedule not required

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Not needed if vaccinated up to date Nothing more

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If not vaccinated at age of 1.5 month or 2.5 months then do

Answered2024-07-23 07:21:37

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