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Yesterday i got a cut due to a blade. i got my last tetanus injection in 2011. what to do? it isn't a deep cut. is tetanus injection imp.?
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Your tetanus: Is good. Did you clean the wound with soap and water really well? That is important. If not do it now. Otherwise you will be fine
Answered 7/23/2014
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