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How soon after a open scrape from a fall can you wait to get a tetnus shot? my mother fell againist a ladder in the garage and has quite a scrape on her forearm. she cleaned and dressed it . she has a dr. appt on friday and wonders if she can wait until
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Often : Often a doctor will be willing to order the tetanus shot even before seeing the patient. She could call and ask.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Most likely yes: Waiting a few days is probably okay
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