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Cut in finger by knive
While cutting a fruit I slightly cut my finger with the knive. Should I need a titenus injection for this?
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Firstly if it has been greater than 24 hours than you MAY need human tetanus immunoglobulin injection plus or minus TT routine paired dose or booster depending whether you received 2 TT DOSES IN last 5 years or a booster in last 5 years or not you should elaborate your situation as per these points to a doctor.
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If rusted knife get tt shot
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If rusted knife, than get vaccine
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If it's rusted knife or no recent TT Vaccination, then get Vaccinated
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If rusted knife then get vaccinated.
Apply bandage
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Dr. Ankit Jaiswal
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Nagpur
Get injection tt if not taken in last 6 months .
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