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Do i need to take Tetanus injection
I took Tetanus injection on 15th April 2022 but today on 29th June a got cut from rusty nail with bleeding should i have to take Tetanus injection ?
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apply soap and rinse the area
then dressing.
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No, you need not take another shot of tetanus. On further exposure you may need to take a booster shot. Getting a booster withing an year of the last shot is also usually okay.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
No need
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Dr. Farjana
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9 yrs exp
Pune
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