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Should I take Tetanus shot now?
Hi Doctor. I'm Alok. I had a cut on my hand 4 days ago by an old Gilette shaver that was no longer in use and was just lying in an old luggage bag in my house. As can be seen in the photo attached of the shaver, it had some soil, dust and some rust too. It has been 4 days since then and I don't experience any symptoms of Tetanus as such
1. So, I just wanted to check if I should be worried about the wound I got 4 days back and take the tetanus shot now.
2. Also, maximum how long does it take for symptoms to appear. That will allow me to be relaxed if the symptoms do not appear by then
3. Lastly, once the symptoms appear, can tetanus be cured or the death is certain?
Thanks and Regards,
Alok
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Why wait for symptoms. Take a TT injection if you have not taken it during last 6 months.
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