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Tetanus shot related

2021-10-30 12:50:14
Hello I got a small wound from a rustic iron rod on my toe 3 days back. today i took the tt shot.(after 72 hours) As I don't know when i previously had tt shot. As the wound happened i cleaned that with savlon and applied band aid. And using betadine. Are there still chances of infection.
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No worries, keep the wound dry. Apply mupon creams.

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Chances of your getting tetanus infection are very remote. Please look after your wound. Nothing will happen.

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No need to worry,it will heal by itself, just clean wound with betadine and apply a plaster,prevent wound from dirt,water.

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