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Hello docs. my brother bit me and broke the skin and the cut is about the size of a quarter. this was about 2 weeks ago. do i need a tetanus shot for this?

Q: hello docs. my brother bit me and broke the skin and the cut is about the size of a quarter. this was about 2 weeks ago. do i need a tetanus shot for this?

: The most common concern after a human bite is infection of the wound. If you are concerned about an infection you should seek medical care. If it has been more than 5 years since your tetanus booster you follow up for a tetanus booster.

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Dr. Ashwini Mathai answered

The most common concern after a human bite is infection of the wound. If you are concerned about an infection you should seek medical care. If it has been more than 5 years since your tetanus booster you follow up for a tetanus booster.

Answered 5/4/2023

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A member asked:

Hello docs. my brother bit me and broke the skin and the cut is about the size of a quarter. this was about 2 weeks ago. do i need a tetanus shot for this?

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