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How soon should one take tt vaccine after a cut or scratch injury?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ASAP: As soon as possible if you don't know your tetanus status or if it has been > 10 years.

Answered 4/18/2013

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