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Tetanus shot

2024-07-03 06:25:52
I cut my arm with a paper cutter several times. Blood came but the wound is not very deep. It has been 36 hours. Should i get a tetanus shot?
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Answered2024-07-03 11:47:54

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Inj TT needed

Answered2024-07-04 09:26:29

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Yes u should take tetanus shot.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2024-07-03 12:07:51

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Yes, you should get the tetanus shot . clean the wound and apply povidone ointment .
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for the pain take tablet in combination with aceclofenac and paracetamol along with pantaprazole.

Answered2024-07-03 11:47:19

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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