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Is Tetanus Shot Required For Cut On The Tip Of Finger?
I cut the tip of my finger and half of my fingernail off this morning on a papercutter. Then nurse at the school where i work didnt mention anything about a tetanus shot. Should I get one? I dont know when my last one eas but I had a baby 8months ago and I got a bunch of shots during and after my pregnancy.
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
yes, you should get TT inj immediately, even if you have received this earlier.
though effectiveness of TT vaccine is good (95%) and lasts for months/ years, there is no harm in taking another booster.
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though effectiveness of TT vaccine is good (95%) and lasts for months/ years, there is no harm in taking another booster.
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