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Is There A Need Of Taking Tetanus After A Cut Through The Vein?

I feel back putting my hand out and fell on a old nail... It went in at the base of my palm.. right at a vein. Blood everywhere.. I applied pressure, held my hand above my heart and all is fine now.. Do I need a Tetanus shot asap or can I wait until monday?
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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Hi,
You should get a Tetanus ASAP. Do not wait.
Its extremely urgent. Your life is not worth the wait.
Tetanus is a deadly disease. So dont take any chances.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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Is There A Need Of Taking Tetanus After A Cut Through The Vein?

Hi, You should get a Tetanus ASAP. Do not wait. Its extremely urgent. Your life is not worth the wait. Tetanus is a deadly disease. So dont take any chances. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.