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Tetanus related
Yesterday I got my head shaved and I got couple of scratches should I get tetanus shot. I immediately took bath after coming from saloon. Also last tetanus shot I took was in 2009-10. Please suggest me what should I do..?
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Yes, you should take a booster dose.
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If they used new blade then nothing to worry .. don't have to take injection..
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