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Will i need a tetanus shot for finger laceration from glass?
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Good idea: If glass was in the ground or dirt, yes.If due, probably not a bad idea anyway.
Answered 5/22/2014
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When was your last: tetanus shot? Usually a tetanus shot within the last ten years will suffice. For particularly filthy wounds - a tetanus shot within five years is recommended.
Answered 6/18/2017
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