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2 days before I cut my palm with a nail. Maybe it was rusted but the cut was shallow and it bled. I had my last tetnus booster shot back in June of this year. Should I be worried? Should I get tetnus shot now? Please help me asap
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Actually if u competed u r vaccination shedule then booster requires only once 5-10yrs please check net about details
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