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8 month old cut finger on a can of soft drink dose she need a tetanus shot?
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Probably not: If her shots are up to date, then no. She gets a dtap vaccine at the 2, 4 and 6 mo visits, and the "t" in that is the tetanus vaccine. So she should be up to date. Keep it clean and practice good wound care. Wash with soap and water.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: This type of wound is not at high risk for tetanus. She should continue to receive all routinely recommended vaccines as scheduled.
Answered 9/25/2013
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