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A rusted iron blade scratched my hand. the cut is small but it bled a bit. im just concerned wether i should get tetanus injection?
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Yes: Tetanus shot should be given evry10 years.In case of wound it depend clean wound or dirty. In your case i would recommend to do it right away!
Answered 10/6/2013
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