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Tetanus Validity

2021-03-10 05:27:28
For any normal friction/scratch on the skin with rust material do we need tetanus vaccine even if blood doesn't come out or there is no actual cut just some redness? And if I take a single vaccine shot today, how long will it provide immunity against tetanus bacteria?
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You don't need tetanus shot

Answered2021-03-10 06:31:09

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