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A metal trash can in the bathroom that is a bit rusty slighlty fell on my finger it was red a bit but there is no visible scratch or wound, is tetanus shot needed?

Q: a metal trash can in the bathroom that is a bit rusty slighlty fell on my finger it was red a bit but there is no visible scratch or wound, is tetanus shot needed?

: No. Only for an especially deep wound, or one with ground-in dirt.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No. Only for an especially deep wound, or one with ground-in dirt.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/5/2022

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A member asked:

A metal trash can in the bathroom that is a bit rusty slighlty fell on my finger it was red a bit but there is no visible scratch or wound, is tetanus shot needed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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