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What to do if i got a tetanus shot a month ago, and today was working on my car and dirt and wd40 got into cut. i washed with soap&water and used peroxide after noticing. but it was maybe an hour later?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No tetanus risk: After a month, you are completely protected against tetanus. It sounds like you have correctly managed your wound and nothing more need be done. See a doctor if it doesn't seem to be healing properly after a few days.

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Answered 11/11/2020

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A member asked:

What to do if i got a tetanus shot a month ago, and today was working on my car and dirt and wd40 got into cut. i washed with soap&water and used peroxide after noticing. but it was maybe an hour later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Bodell and another doctor agreed

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