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2021-11-19 07:29:21
Today afternoon i fell down on footpath and i had this cut on my leg from the footpath through the pants. My pants were torn. Do i need tetnus? Not much blood coming out just the red. I had taken all doses growing up and i took 10 years booster 6 years back
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take tt injection shot if not taken 6months earlier use ciplodin ointment for lacal application tab chymerolforte daily 2 times after food tab rantac 150mg daily 2 times after food for 3 days

Answered2021-11-19 11:37:58

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Tetvac not required . U can apply Silverex ointment

Answered2021-11-19 11:01:28

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