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Working with snowblower got small cut/scratch by blades on hand palm which bled slightly 1-2 drops. snowblower was at repair shop 16 hrs prior. got cut after i removed the snow. any risk for hiv or hep from inanimate object blade. tetanus shot good?
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Infection risk: This scenario does not sound like it is high risk for HIV or hepatitis. However, when was your last tetanus shot? If not within the last ten years would get that.
Answered 12/18/2020
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