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Tetanus shot
I got a scratch in finger while cleaning the car..there was little blood flow and..there was also dirt.. should I get a Tetanus shot?.
In 22,September 2022, also I got a Tetanus shot..
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Connect please
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Please consult
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Take tetanus vaccine
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
Had u been vaccinated for tetanus in last five years then no need.otherwise go for it
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not needed
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Dr. Vijay Yerroju
General Practitioner
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need of the tetanus shot again.
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keep the wound clean
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
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Bhubaneswar
Take ARV
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