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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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Dr. Louis Cooper answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Cooper answered

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