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Do i need a tetanus injection
Today I got cut my finger by sharp,rusted iron object.i have tetanus injection 2 year back.do i need now.small bleeding happened and it stopped now.
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According to guidelines,
If you have taken complete dose ( 2 injections 4 weeks apart) of tetanus within past 5 years and having minor wound require no vaccination.
(Because the protective antibodies are there for more than 5 years )
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If you don't remember if you've taken complete dose or not, just go for a single dose tetanus toxoid. You'll be safe. :)
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