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36yr sliced hand on cheese grater. cleaned and put bandage on. urgent care said looked ok. haven't had td shot since 18. would it actually prevent tetanus infection after already cut? or can i just get a booster when at next well visit?

Q: 36yr sliced hand on cheese grater. cleaned and put bandage on. urgent care said looked ok. haven't had td shot since 18. would it actually prevent tetanus infection after already cut? or can i just get a booster when at next well visit?

: If grater is not cleaned and sterilized properly you could be at risk. It has been 18 years since last TETNUS shot so a new shot is well worth it.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

If grater is not cleaned and sterilized properly you could be at risk. It has been 18 years since last TETNUS shot so a new shot is well worth it.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 9/29/2021

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A member asked:

36yr sliced hand on cheese grater. cleaned and put bandage on. urgent care said looked ok. haven't had td shot since 18. would it actually prevent tetanus infection after already cut? or can i just get a booster when at next well visit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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Fiance got cut on hand from dumpster. Not very deep. Cleaned it immediately. Got last tetanus booster 2008. Does he need to get a booster?