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TETNUS SHOT
Yesterday I had a nail in my palm. The cut was shallow but it bled. I had my last tetnus booster in June. Should I worry? Should I get a tetnus booster?
It has been more than 24 hours . Please help me asap.
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No need to take TT now. You have already immunised.
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No you don’t need repeat booster dose if you had a tetanus shot anytime in last 5 yrs.
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Dr. Samiran Sahu
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No you don't need a tetanus shot.
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