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I was cutting hair and got a slight cut from scissors that looked a bit rusted at the hinge. there was some blood which i cleaned, do i need to get a tetanus shot?
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Typically, another booster shot is needed after a cut with a rusty object if your last tetanus booster is over 5 years ago. If you have any doubt, touch base with your doctor’s office to determine when your last tetanus booster was and get another one if more than 5 years ago.
Answered 3/8/2023
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