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Tetanus vaccination

2017-04-16 04:24:53
Yesterday I got scratch from hair trimmer in Barber shop...do I need tetanus shot ? Last time I got my tetanus shot was 9 month ago.
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No, You don't need now as you have already received tetanus injection in recent past. You need to take care of injury.... get a proper dressing done. Take care. Take all precautions to prevent infection at the site of wound.

Answered2017-04-16 10:58:59

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