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I had stepped on pointed object 11 day back, no blood and wound was there , just a mild pain and i had tetvac 8 years back, am i at risk of tetanus?

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Dr. Justin Alvey answered

Possiblly: If the object broke the skin, then yes you are at slight risk for tetanus. You should get a tetanus booster every 10 years, but every 5years in the event of an injury.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I had stepped on pointed object 11 day back, no blood and wound was there , just a mild pain and i had tetvac 8 years back, am i at risk of tetanus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Alvey answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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