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2021-08-06 18:34:22
What is the validity of a single tetanus injection. I took a tetanus injection on 3rd June after a cut.Now today I got another small cut at the barber shop while shaving. Is another tetanus injection needed now?
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Once you take the TT injection, no need to take it again in next 5 yrs

Answered2021-08-06 18:36:20

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