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Got A Cut On Leg With A Rusted Metal Object. Should I Get A Tetanus Shot?
Question: I got a minor superficial cut on my leg with a rusted metal object 4 days back.
Should I get a tetanus shot?
Should I get a tetanus shot?
Hello,
Thanks for the query
You do not need tetanus injection if your tetanus immunization is complete and you have received within 5 years. If not better to get a shot.
Further, even if you feel that would is superficial, get it examined by a physician and if the wound is lacerated/deep, better to be injected.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
Thanks for the query
You do not need tetanus injection if your tetanus immunization is complete and you have received within 5 years. If not better to get a shot.
Further, even if you feel that would is superficial, get it examined by a physician and if the wound is lacerated/deep, better to be injected.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
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