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Should tetanus shot be taken?
I developed a small cut which was bleeding from sofa stand, the iron in stand was rusted.. within how many days should I get a tetanus shot?I got the cut today..
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tetanus booster is required once in 5 years.
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Dr. Kiran Sharma
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21 yrs exp
Pune
yes you should take within 24 hrs if you didnt take last 6 month
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