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Got injured as iron rod pierced my foot... The injury is not deep. Will I need tetnus..And within what time?
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Hello....  If last tetanus injection is more than 5 years ago you need tetanus shot... So it's better to take it..  Rusting iron is dangerous, carry bacteria and can cause tetanus..  Stress is given so much because it's not curable..  So better to take preventive measures ,it's affordable ......
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