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Hello doctor! i have a doubt about tetanus and its vaccine. if i got a toxoid shot 38 hours after the injury, am i protected? is there too much risk?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It is important to keep the wound clean, and to discuss a course of antibiotics with your PCP or via an inbox consult. The vaccination results in antibody production which protects for years.

Answered 12/18/2016

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