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I had taken a tetanus shot yesterday evening.today I got a cut in my leg and it bled.do I need to take tetanus shot again?
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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No. You needn't take Tetanus shot again.
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Please consult a General Physician on full course of Tetanus Toxoid injections which will give you immunity for five years.
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No not necessary again
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
No need
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Dr. Surabhi Nasre
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Nagpur
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was the wound with clean water n leave it open
if bleeding persists might need suturing
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Dr. Aman Kumar
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
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Dr. Manjula
General Practitioner
6 yrs exp
Chennai
No, its not needed
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Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala
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Bangalore
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