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Small cut from metal table in kitchen. disinfected. i have dr appt. in 48 hrs. am i ok to wait until then to get tetanus shot? last one was 12 yrs ago

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tetanus shot: Yes you can safely wait 48 hours for your tetanus shot. The chance of the tetanus organism being in the kitchen is negligible

Answered 9/23/2014

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: with a clean wound it is ok bur be sure to check with your physician Monday.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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A member asked:

Small cut from metal table in kitchen. disinfected. i have dr appt. in 48 hrs. am i ok to wait until then to get tetanus shot? last one was 12 yrs ago

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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