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2018-08-18 06:29:42
Should I take tetanus injection again since I have cut my hand with a home steel dish plate. The wound seems a little deep. I got the tetanus injection in the month of July as far as I remember. I would also like to know how long doesthe tetanus injection works for.
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If u r fully immunized then u HV to take booster dose every 10 yrs.no need to take it if u have taken it in past 5 years.

Answered2018-08-18 15:23:38

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