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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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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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Yes: with a clean wound it is ok bur be sure to check with your physician Monday.
Answered 11/7/2014
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