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2020-05-21 03:48:51
My finger got cut from a kitchen knife. Blood also came from the cut. Pls advice if a tetanus injection is required.
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Hi If you took TT injection in last 3 years Then no need to take an injection now Otherwise take it Also keep your wound clean apply some neosporin/ betadine cream over the wound

Answered2020-05-24 08:22:47

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Yeah just take it...👍

Answered2020-05-23 20:02:37

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Yes TT injection is required if you have not taken it since last 6 months Clean the wound with a betadine solution Consult nearest hospital for the TT shot Take care 😊

Answered2020-05-21 05:30:17

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Yes u need Td vaccine if not took last 6months.

Answered2020-05-21 05:11:21

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clean the wound with betadine solution

Answered2020-05-21 05:00:11

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Yes, you need to take TT. ( if not taken in last 5 years!!)

Answered2020-05-21 04:28:11

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Take it Safe side

Answered2020-05-21 03:52:42

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Take Inj TT from any hospital.

Answered2020-05-22 20:00:31

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Yes

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If you have not taken any TT in last 6 months,  it's Better to take now.

Answered2020-05-21 03:52:06

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