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I have abrassion 3 inch by neif) on the one finger before 24 hour this happened can i take injection im tetnous toxid (tt) after 24 hour?
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Yes.: Preferred window is as soon as possible after event, but up to 48 hours can be helpful. Big push for tdap due to waning adult protection from pertussis.
Answered 3/15/2013
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