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My 18 months old baby was playing he got a very tiny cut under his toe with a rusted staple shud i get me vaccinated for tetnus in next 24 hours?
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Yes: But check with the pediatrician, he may have already gotten the tetanus vaccine. If your question is about yourself- no not needed for this.
Answered 1/2/2015
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Call his Dr.: At 18 months that would be the normal time in the us to get a tetanus booster. Check with his dr. About his immunization status as he may need the tetanus booster anyway, so with the history of a rusty staple puncture, best to get it now! good luck.
Answered 2/6/2014
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