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I got poked by a needle today. it did not go deep. tomorrow morning i am getting a tetanus booster at my pharmacy. is it safe to wait 12 hours?
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12 hours is an okay delay for a tetanus booster. There are other potential diseases to be aware of but you did not indicate whether the needle had ever been used on a human.
Answered 7/30/2022
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