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Should I Get A Tetanus Shot After Injuring Finger With A Pair Of Scissors?
I was cleaning a lid with some scissors, and accidentally punctured my index finger with them. I squeezed out the blood until it stopped the washed wound with soap and water, then some hydrogen peroxide. The scissors were small ones and it is a very small puncture wound, but the scissors were dirty. Do I need to be concerned about tetanus?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi,
Any this type of injury with scissor or knife and cleaning with taking every precautions, Injection of tetanus toxoid is essential.
So go for tetanus injection and become tension free.
Ok and take care.
Any this type of injury with scissor or knife and cleaning with taking every precautions, Injection of tetanus toxoid is essential.
So go for tetanus injection and become tension free.
Ok and take care.
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