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Hello sir, i just got a cut on my left had as i was opening a container. i have washed it and applied savlon. do i need to go for a tetnus injection? thanks, rishabh

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Tetanus shot: Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know when you last had one or if the wound is dirty & it has been more than 5 years since last shot.

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Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

Hello sir, i just got a cut on my left had as i was opening a container. i have washed it and applied savlon. do i need to go for a tetnus injection? thanks, rishabh

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

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