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Do I Need To Take TT If Hand Is Cut With Knife?
I had cut with knife on my left hand the day before yesterday night.
Showed to the doctor and i had 7 stitches and they have given Flomox 100mg. 1-1-1 for 4 days.
I understand doctors generally giving TT shot in addition in case of cuts with knife, blade and such sharp objects.
Any advise in this regard.
Showed to the doctor and i had 7 stitches and they have given Flomox 100mg. 1-1-1 for 4 days.
I understand doctors generally giving TT shot in addition in case of cuts with knife, blade and such sharp objects.
Any advise in this regard.
Fri, 9 May 2014
Hi, yes TT is required in case of cuts or wounds. It is necessary only if u have not taken in the previous 5 years. If u had taken in the last 5years its not required and antibiotics are enough as urs is a clean wound. Badly contaminated wounds can be given tetanus even if its given in last 5 years. Hope it helped u. Have a speedy recovery.
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