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Do i need to worry about tetanus if a small cut is healing normally?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Tetanus: Any cut, is a reminder for the patient to make sure their tetanus vaccine coverage is up to date. Not every cut is putting you at risk. But, if you have not had a tetanus vaccination in more than ten years you need to do this soon. Your current cut is a reminder to you to be proactive when it comes to your health care.

Answered 7/17/2014

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely : It depends on what you cut yourself with how prevalent tetanus is where you are and if you've been immunized in the past. If you're not up-to-date on your tetanus booster, you should go get one.

Answered 5/6/2015

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