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Had a small cut on 7.1.17 got tetanus injection after 72 hr. i also had tetanus injection on may 2016. is tetanus infection possible? worried.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Tetanus: 16 M from india. Notes: Had a small cut on 7.1.17 got tetanus injection after 72 hr. I also had tetanus injection on May 2016. Is tetanus infection possible? Worried. ANS: you do not get tetanus from shot. unless needle was dirty. Very unlikely. If still worried discuss with your Dr.

Answered 8/29/2018

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