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I hit my toe on the metal corner of a hotel door. it didn't bleed much and looked like a dent with skin ripped off. should i be worried about tetanus?
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See MD: Tetanus vaccinations should be given every ten years--sooner if wound is tetanus prone--rusty nail etcBe safe and have yur doctor check you out.
Answered 6/29/2015
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