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Cut on finger yesterday morning from can lid in trash, just got tetanus booster after 10 plus yrs. will i be ok? did i get it in time?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Tetanus: Yes. You did well. It should all be fine.

Answered 10/4/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wound healing: Tetanus is a shot that should be done promptly - so your timing sounds great. Cleaning the wound and keeping the wound dressed with a clean, dry bandage will also help.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/14/2018

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A member asked:

Cut on finger yesterday morning from can lid in trash, just got tetanus booster after 10 plus yrs. will i be ok? did i get it in time?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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