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Is Being Scratched By Rusty Metal On Knee A Cause For Concern?
I got scratched by a rusty metal on my knee a while ago. Its a small scratch but i can see red skin. I already clean it with soap and water. I haven t had tetanus vaccine in the past 15 yrs. If i will not have the shot for now should i be alarmed or need to have it immediately?
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
clean it with fresh water and apply beta dine lotion. advisable to take inj tt.take the short now it will help you better.you need not be alarmed but take the advise and comply with it.second injtt will augment the immunity
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