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A member asked:
I fell into a rose bush almost 2 nights ago. i have many small puncture wounds. my last tetanus shot was 3 years ago. do i need to get a booster?
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Dought it: Your tetanus shot recently should cover you unless you desire a "wound booster" the bush would be unlikely to carry tetanus bugs.
Answered 3/19/2013
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Not if wounds clean: And no foreign bodies are presents.
Answered 3/23/2013
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