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I had stepped on pointed object, its been 12 days(no blood and cut was seen) ,no symptom , am i still risk of tetanus?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: If the wound was clean without any drainage, a tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years is recommended.

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

I had stepped on pointed object, its been 12 days(no blood and cut was seen) ,no symptom , am i still risk of tetanus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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