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Cut from can lid in trash bag this am. called dr who said minor cut and no need for tetanus shot but can't recall booster last 10 yrs. get one in am?

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Dr. AUSTINA CHO answered

Yes: It would probably be better to get one, just to be on the safe side.

Answered 6/14/2017

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A member asked:

Cut from can lid in trash bag this am. called dr who said minor cut and no need for tetanus shot but can't recall booster last 10 yrs. get one in am?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. AUSTINA CHO answered

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Fiance got cut on hand from dumpster. Not very deep. Cleaned it immediately. Got last tetanus booster 2008. Does he need to get a booster?