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A member asked:

I got injured like 2 months ago. and my wound is pretty deep and won't heal. would i need a tetanus shot?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: most certainly and also evaluation and treatment at a wound care clinic-ASAP.

Dr Levy agreed

Answered 8/26/2014

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Tetanus is not issue: A wound present for two months needs medical evaluation. Tetanus is only an issue from a contaminated source but it would have shown up by two months, so although you have a problem here with a non-healing wound, it is not due to tetanus.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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