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Does a cut from a knife need a shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Tetanus?: Yes- if it has been over 10 years since your last tetanus shot or you don't know when your last one was.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2013

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A member asked:

Does a cut from a knife need a shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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