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A 30-year-old female asked:

I got a tiny paper cut yesterday sometime during the day that wasn't noticed until it formed a scab on my finger. it's been years since my last tetanus booster and i worry a lot. do i need one asap?

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Dr. Oscar Novick
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Tetanus booster: You should routinely get one every ten years. The likelihood of getting tetanus from a paper cut . Tetanus is a slow growing bug. If you haven't had a booster in a while now is a good time to get one.
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Dr. Marsha Davis
Dr. Marsha Davis commented
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
The likelihood of getting tetanus from a paper cut is next to none but you should get your booster ASAP anyway!!!
Jan 20, 2013
Dr. David Miller
Dr. David Milleranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Won't hurt: While it's not strictly necessary, if you are worried about it, it won't hurt to get a tetanus booster.
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