Based on your history, the wound appears to be a superficial cut. Please wash it thoroughly with soap and running water, apply an antiseptic, and keep it clean and dry. Monitor for redness, swelling, pus, increasing pain, or fever, and seek medical attention if these occur.
Regarding tetanus protection:
If you completed the primary tetanus vaccination series (3 doses or more) and received a Td/Tdap booster in 2024, no additional tetanus injection is required for this injury.
If you are uncertain whether you completed the primary series, you should receive a Td or Tdap vaccine nowand complete the remaining doses according to the catch-up schedule.
If the wound is deep, contaminated, or considered high-risk, and your vaccination history is unknown or incomplete, you should be examined in person, as tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) may also be required
Answered2026-08-06 07:25:15
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