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Son got scratches on his leg and thighs
While playing with friend's son fell down and had scratches in his leg and thighs. Should I go for tetanus injection or not ?
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Yes if not vaccinated for tetanus in last 2 years
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
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Depends on your son's age and how long back he has received TT injection. Also depends DS on how deep the wound exactly is.
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