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I cut my finger through the nail while chopping skinned potatoes about 3-4 days ago. it bled for about 1-2 min and is now healing quite well. nurse said to consider tetanus shot within a week (been 14 yrs since last). is it really necessary though?

Q: i cut my finger through the nail while chopping skinned potatoes about 3-4 days ago. it bled for about 1-2 min and is now healing quite well. nurse said to consider tetanus shot within a week (been 14 yrs since last). is it really necessary though?

: You should get a booster dose of tetanus vaccine every 10 years or so. While your injury is not a high risk one for tetanus, you are overdue for a booster shot. Wish you good health!

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You should get a booster dose of tetanus vaccine every 10 years or so. While your injury is not a high risk one for tetanus, you are overdue for a booster shot. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/12/2022

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A member asked:

I cut my finger through the nail while chopping skinned potatoes about 3-4 days ago. it bled for about 1-2 min and is now healing quite well. nurse said to consider tetanus shot within a week (been 14 yrs since last). is it really necessary though?

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