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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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Tetanus: Yes. You did well. It should all be fine.
Answered 10/4/2013
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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.
Answered 12/14/2018
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