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Is A Booster Dose Of Tetanus Advisable After Injury?
Question: sir
I had a human nail scratch two days back, the wound was at the joint of nail and tissue and it bleeds well, my tetanus last dose was 18 months ago, can I need a tetanus booster now?
I had a human nail scratch two days back, the wound was at the joint of nail and tissue and it bleeds well, my tetanus last dose was 18 months ago, can I need a tetanus booster now?
Brief Answer:
Tetanus shot gives protection for maximum a year.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX normally human nails do not carry mud unless the person has been gardening.
Tetanus shot gives protection for maximum a year.
Personally I do not think you need a booster for the nail scratch, but since your booster dose effect has reduced, there is no harm in taking the shot.
regards
Tetanus shot gives protection for maximum a year.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX normally human nails do not carry mud unless the person has been gardening.
Tetanus shot gives protection for maximum a year.
Personally I do not think you need a booster for the nail scratch, but since your booster dose effect has reduced, there is no harm in taking the shot.
regards
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