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Is TT Shot Needed After Being Scratched By The Pet Puppy?

Hello, my puppy is 4 months and he s always indoor and eats healthy and hes getting his vaccine. The thing is I accidentally scratched my finger with it teeth, leaving a small scratch but with blood, i rushed and washed it and sterilized it, should i get a TT shot?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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yes. you should get tetanus shot. Because tetanus organism may be present any where including the nails of the pet dog.if blood comes out of youbody means you should definetly undergo tetanus injection.
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Is TT Shot Needed After Being Scratched By The Pet Puppy?

yes. you should get tetanus shot. Because tetanus organism may be present any where including the nails of the pet dog.if blood comes out of youbody means you should definetly undergo tetanus injection.