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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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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.
Answered 5/16/2015
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