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A member asked:
I'm guessing i have tetanus now i washed my hands touched rusty hangers no rust on hands but have cuts possible unhealed on hand no shot. or just no?
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No: not a set-up for tetanus infection, better get your shot for any future exposures/wounds, hopefully you won't have any, best wishes
Answered 12/25/2016
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