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Tetanus for rusted iron

2019-02-10 06:49:03
I got Rusted Iron pin puncted in my finger. I am 26 years and i am not sure about my vaccination for tetanus in my early childhood bur few years back I got injection for tetanus. Do I need it again today as well?
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Any open wound requires teatnus inject Since you dnt remember you are adviced to get a shot again

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Answered2019-02-10 08:05:47

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One tetanus injection work for 5 years. You require it again after 5 years in case of any injury.

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