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Tetanus injection due to a cut
After how many hours can I take a tetanus injection as I got a cut on my fore finger while doing some work at home
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Dr. Rakesh Mishra
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Ranchi
Tetanus injection is not required if you have taken one in the previous 10 years.
However if you could not recollect the date then you should consult a doctor online for evaluation of your wound and let him decide whether to give a tetanus immunoglobulin or not .
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