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I fell friday and my jeans put a burn on my leg do i need to worry about tetanus?
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Knee wound: It depends on the date of your last tetanus or DPT shot if it was less than 5 years you are protected. Just keep the wound clean & dry. Good luck
Answered 4/30/2015
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