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2018-02-19 06:31:32
Hi, My husband just got a bit of a scratch from the AC stand which is made of iron. We wanted to know if he needs a tetanus injection for this. If yes, by when can we have that done? And if one takes that, can he intake alcohol before or after that?
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Hello.. Well rusted iron is the problem...And if there was any bleeding after the scratch is the issue...As far as yu tell me...I don't think there is any issue so ge will not require tetanus injection.....thank you

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