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Worried about tetanus. small wound from metal bar in outdoor shower on farm between toes. shots out of date. cleaned/bandaged wound with gentamicin.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Give me a boost.: The general rule is to have a booster if it has been more than 10 years since last shot. If the wound is deep and contaminated and it has been more than 5 years since your last shot, you will need a booster. Your wound care sounds adequate, but there is no way of telling if it is adequate enough. To remove all doubt, get a booster.
Answered 4/25/2018
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