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Tetanus shot

2023-07-03 08:41:30
I got a cut from rusty nail yesterday. I have cleaned the wound and applied Dettol. I took a tetanus shot just a year back. Do I have to take it again?
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Need few more details Kindly consult

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You should take again
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Because you have taken tetnus shot before 1 year then you should take again tetnus injection. Tetnus injection provide protection for 6 month . You should take tetnus immunoglobulin injection now if your have not taken never in your life.
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Please follow good life style. Please keep record of any vaccination.

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Should take again

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