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I recieved a small puncture wound while holding my cat last friday. i don't know.when my last tetanus shot was. what should i do?
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Animal Injuries: Puncture wounds from cats are potentially dangerous due to the potential for bacterial infections. In addition to tetanus, there are other wound infectious which can result, and antibiotic prophylaxis is often prescribed to prevent infections from developing after bite wounds. Puncture wounds from cats should always be examined by a physician.
Answered 3/16/2021
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Check with your : primary care physician. he should have records. If not sure can get a tetanus shot.
Answered 6/20/2016
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