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I fell down on the road while running and my elbow region has a cut now and it's pretty deep. I treated it with antiseptic and covered it. Should I get a tetanus shot or not?
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Yes ... better to take.
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As per your history..... if your wound is deep than u should have gotten it stitched.... now it may leave a big scar..... also u need to take antibiotics and wound care regularly....
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Yes should you get a tetanus shot to avoid infection. Also clean the wound with with water and betadine regularly.
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
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Yes definitely u should take TT injection
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