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Tetanus query

2018-09-14 02:06:36
I got cut by a metal item 4 days back and since then I have been feeling weak and sometimes feverish My wound was on my foot and not deep Also, My tetanus was last taken in 2002 Please help me with my next course of action
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U should repeat inj.tetanus toxoid.
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do betadine dressing on wound. consult ur orthopedician ,so he can examine wound.

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