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I cut myself on a pocket knife, do i need tetanus shot?
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Maybe: A cut is a cut and any cut could allow tetanus spores to become embedded where they can start an infection. If you have had a tetanus shot within 10 years you are protected, and just washing out the cut should be sufficient. If not, it is time to consider it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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