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Do I need a tetanus injection?
I got a scratch from the cellotape cutter ( made of iron) yesterday. Do I need a tetanus injection? If I need it, how within how much time should i take the injection?
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Dr. Sankha Subhra Roy
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Get a shot.... Ideally within 24 hours but take even if 24 hrs have crossed to be on the safer side
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Dr. Khadhar Pasha
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14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Need to take tetanus shot within 24 hours
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yu require tetanus injection
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