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Should i get a tetanus shot, if my skin was slightly cut from a metal jagged edge?

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Maybe: If you have had tetanus vaccine in the prior 10 years you probable don't need another unless this was a dirty penetrating injury. If it was, reimmunization in 5 years is recommended.

Answered 6/20/2018

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Maybe.: With a low-risk injury (clean and shallow) you need a booster if you haven't had one in 10 years; with a high risk (deep and dirty) it's 5 years.

Answered 3/5/2015

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