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A member asked:
Cuts are not deep, but because 2 bled, will i get tetanus or lockjaw?
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Booster time: What did you cut yourself on? How long ago did you have a tetanus shot.The chances of getting tetanus are remote, but if it has been longer than ten years since your last tetanus shot, you can still be protected because tetanus is a slow growing organism. Get a booster if needed.
Answered 7/23/2018
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