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Is a week too late to get a tetanus shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You really want to: Get the shot as quickly after injury as possible. But, still go in to get it. Take care.

Dr Ferguson and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/27/2020

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